A patient is taking spironolactone (Aldactone). When providing patient teaching about this medication, what foods should the patient be instructed to avoid?
A) Fish
B) Apples
C) Crackers
D) Bananas
D
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Following several days in an acidotic state, a hospital patient has returned to desired pH. Which of the following processes could have contributed to the resolution of the patient's health problem?
A) Exchange of Na+ and H+ ions B) Selective renal secretion and reabsorption of CO2 C) The phosphate and ammonia buffer systems in the renal tubules D) Excretion of HCO3- by the kidneys
The group of community activists is selecting its members, and identifying goals and purposes. These group tasks are congruent with which stages of the nursing process? (Select all that apply.)
1. Assessment. 2. Diagnosis. 3. Planning. 4. Implementation. 5. Evaluation.
A patient with type 2 diabetes is taking an oral hypoglycemic agent. She complains of feeling "poorly" since she started taking a sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection. The nurse should take which of the following actions?
a. Have the patient come in immediately for re-evaluation. b. Have the patient check her blood glucose level to see whether it is high. c. Instruct the patient to check her blood glucose level to see whether it is low. d. Advise the patient to add an extra snack just prior to bedtime.