A patient being discharged is prescribed treatment for long-term hypoparathyroidism. What should the nurse include in discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Eat a diet high in calcium.
b. Eat a diet high in phosphates.
c. Have regular eye examinations.
d. Add iron-rich foods to your diet.
e. Follow up with regular laboratory tests.
f. Take oral calcium and vitamin D supplements as prescribed.
ANS: A, B, C, E, F
A high calcium diet with calcium supplements is necessary to maintain serum calcium levels. Eye examinations are important because calcifications can occur in the eyes, and cataracts can develop. A high-phosphate diet may lower serum calcium. Follow-up laboratory tests are important to be sure the calcium level is normal. D. Hypoparathyroidism will not alter iron stores; increased intake of iron-rich foods is not necessary.
You might also like to view...
Which principle is important in providing and teaching cord care?
a. Cord care is done only to control bleeding. b. Alcohol is the only agent used for cord care. c. It takes a minimum of 24 days for the cord to separate. d. Keeping the cord dry will decrease bacterial growth.
The patient must stay in bed for a bed change. Which actions will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply sterile gloves. b. Keep soiled linen close to uniform. c. Advise patient will feel a lump when rolling over. d. Turn clean pillowcase inside out over the hand holding it. e. Make a modified mitered corner with sheet, blanket, and spread.
Of the following, which does not need to be sent to an insurance company on the CMS-1500 claim form?
What will be an ideal response?
A 1-year-old female is diagnosed with anemia secondary to insufficient erythropoiesis. The most likely cause is:
a. genetic factors. b. an iron deficiency. c. a hemoglobin abnormality. d. an erythrocyte structural abnormality.