The nurse reviewing a client's records notes the client has received polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate). Which condition should the nurse associate with the treatment?
A. Hyperphosphatemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: B
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You report to the nurse that a resident is complaining of constipation. The nurse holds a care conference to discuss the person's care plan. The following measures are discussed. Which will relieve constipation?
a. Increasing the person's milk intake b. Encouraging the person to lie down more c. Offering the person tea and prune juice at breakfast d. Doing a digital rectal examination
The nurse is instructing a client on ways to reduce formation of future kidney stones. Which of the following should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Drink plenty of fluids. 2. Drink soft drinks. 3. Limit the intake of spinach. 4. Take a vitamin B-12 supplement or eat foods rich in vitamin B-12. 5. Take a magnesium citrate supplement or eating foods rich in magnesium citrate. 6. Adjust calcium intake.
A patient admitted for an acute outbreak of herpes-zoster virus is receiving valacyclovir (Valtrex). The nurse provides patient education about valacyclovir (Valtrex)
What comment by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. "Valtrex will help reduce the duration of my pain." b. "Valtrex will help reduce the duration of postherpetic neuralgia." c. "Valtrex will prevent recurrent infection." d. "Valtrex may be taken without food."