If the patient taking a diuretic has an erratic pulse and muscle weakness, the nurse should suspect a decrease in:
a. sodium.
b. potassium.
c. chloride.
d. iron.
B
Diuretics can deplete potassium through urine excretion and lead to muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias.
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A) Developing policies for staff evaluation and promotion B) Maintaining current status of client data C) Using procedures suggested by the hospital D) Ignoring quality improvement issues
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
It is the most serious type of fracture. It is where the broken bone ends pierce and ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
The nurse is discussing sexuality with the parents of an adolescent girl who has a moderate cognitive impairment. What factor should the nurse consider when dealing with this issue?
a. Sterilization is recommended for any adolescent with cognitive impairment. b. Sexual drive and interest are very limited in individuals with cognitive impairment. c. Individuals with cognitive impairment need a well-defined, concrete code of sexual conduct. d. Sexual intercourse rarely occurs unless the individual with cognitive impairment is sexually abused.