Patients on long-term diuretic therapy should take which mineral?
1. Potassium
2. Sodium
3. Calcium
4. Zinc
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Potassium products are used prophylactically or to replace potassium that may be lost as a result of long-term diuretic therapy.
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A) hypokalemia. B) gastrointestinal problems. C) adrenal insufficiency. D) menstrual irregularities.
The nurse enters the emergency department cubicle of a rape victim and hears the client scream
"What are you doing to me?" The nurse notes a technician standing with a comb who is about to begin combing the client's pubic hair. The client right that has been violated is a. advocacy. b. confidentiality. c. informed consent. d. crisis intervention counseling.
The nurse, caring for a client with neuropathic pain that is described as dull, aching, or throbbing, would expect which of the following types of medications to be prescribed for the client?
a. Carbamazepine c. Corticosteroid b. Phenytoin d. Amitriptyline
The nurse recognizes that clients admitted to the unit are associated with nationwide demographic trends. Which statement supports this observation?
1. Diabetes is most prevalent in the Caucasian community. 2. Hispanic patients have a greater incidence of obesity. 3. African-American patients have a lower incidence of hypertension. 4. Caucasians are more likely than African Americans to have limitations with ADLs when chronically ill.