A good source of the mineral ________ is bananas.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
potassium
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
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a. Client with a humerus fracture b. Morbidly obese client c. Client who underwent a prolonged surgical procedure d. Client with severe heart failure e. Wheelchair-bound client
Constipation is a major problem in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The nurse will educate the patient and family to
A) choose a laxative at the local drug store. B) use prune juice only. C) consult their physician before purchasing a laxative. D) walk at least 500 yards a day.
The nurse alerts the patient to what adverse effect of tizanidine (Zanaflex) that could cause injury?
A) Constipation B) Dry mouth C) Fatigue D) Hypotension
A patient is diagnosed with hypermagnesemia. The nurse would assess for which changes on the patient's cardiac rhythm strip?
1. Prolonged QT interval 2. Tachycardia 3. Narrow, upright QRS 4. Atrioventricular (AV) block 5. Prolonged PR interval