A patient is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) for hypertension. When providing dietary teaching what should the nurse encourage the patient to increase the intake of?
a. Bananas
b. Apple juice
c. Sugar-free foods
d. Low-fat milk
A
Diuretics reduce fluid volume and can cause hypokalemia. Encourage foods high in potassium, such as bananas and orange juice.
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient who has had a stroke. Assessment findings include weakness in right upper and lower extremities, numbness in face, slurred speech, and headache
Which of the following would best represent the etiology of the patient's gait and balance problems? a. Lack of muscle motor movement b. Decreased sensation to touch c. Inability to speak clearly d. Pain in back of head
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a. 2.25 g b. 10 g c. 4.5 g d. 9 g
The nurse manager was upset with the staff nurse and said, "You did not understand what I said." Which element in the communication process was she referring to?
a. Feedback between receiver and sender b. A message channel c. A receiver who decodes the message d. A set of barriers that may occur between sender and receiver