A patient is receiving a thiazide diuretic for hypertension. For prevention of complications, it is particularly important that the nurse
a. measure output.
b. increase fluid intake.
c. monitor serum potassium levels.
d. encourage emptying of the bladder.
C
The thiazide diuretic, chlorothiazide (Diuril), affects electrolytes to cause hypokalemia (extreme potassium depletion in blood).
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The nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of dietary needs following a dietary consult that covered home management of dietary deficiency anemia. Which statement by the client would indicate a need for additional teaching?
1. "I will eat more fruits and vegetables, especially green, leafy ones, to get more B12 in my diet.". 2. "I will take vitamins with extra iron in addition to eating a balanced diet with meat to correct my anemia.". 3. "I will add food high in vitamin C to improve my absorption of iron in both my vitamins.". 4. "I will need to include more protein foods in my diet such as meats, dried beans, and whole-grain breads.".
An advance directive is:
a. The care plan b. An order not to resuscitate the person c. A document stating a person's wishes about health care when that person cannot make such decisions d. A document stating the person's wishes about life support measures
A nurse is preparing to assess the distant visual acuity of a client who wears reading glasses. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) Ask the client to remove the glasses before testing. B) Have the client keep the glasses on but occlude one eye. C) Test the client's near visual acuity instead. D) Use the E chart rather than the Snellen chart for testing.
How does the nurse demonstrate caring to family members?
Helping the family to become active participants in care Preventing the family from providing activities of daily living (ADLs) Sharing all health care information without the patient's permission Allowing the family to make health care decisions for the patient