When caring for a client with chronic renal failure (CRF) the nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications?
A)
antidiarrheals
B)
folic acid supplements
C)
opioid analgesics
D)
antiarrhythmic agents
B
Explanation:
A)
Folic acid is given to stimulate red blood cell production since clients with CRF are often anemic. Clients tend to be constipated, not have diarrhea. Opioid analgesics and antiarrhythmics are not routinely needed.
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Planning
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B)
Folic acid is given to stimulate red blood cell production since clients with CRF are often anemic. Clients tend to be constipated, not have diarrhea. Opioid analgesics and antiarrhythmics are not routinely needed.
Analysis
Planning
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C)
Folic acid is given to stimulate red blood cell production since clients with CRF are often anemic. Clients tend to be constipated, not have diarrhea. Opioid analgesics and antiarrhythmics are not routinely needed.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
D)
Folic acid is given to stimulate red blood cell production since clients with CRF are often anemic. Clients tend to be constipated, not have diarrhea. Opioid analgesics and antiarrhythmics are not routinely needed.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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