The physician tells the nurse that a patient is hypokalemic. He has been taking a thiazide medication for treatment of his high blood pressure. The nurse should instruct him to increase his dietary intake of which of the following?
A. green leafy vegetables
B. sodium
C. bananas and citrus fruits
D. low-fat products
C. bananas and citrus fruits
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Complete the following ECG criteria for first-degree AV block:
Rhythm ________________________________________ Rate ________________________________________ P waves ________________________________________ PR interval ________________________________________ QRS duration ________________________________________ Fill in the blanks with correct word
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking simvastatin (Zocor). What should the nurse instruct this client to avoid while taking this medication?
1. All fruit juices 2. Co Q10 supplements 3. Grapefruit juice 4. Grape juice
A client with thrombocytopenia is being discharged. What information does the nurse incorporate into the teaching plan for this client?
A. "Avoid large crowds." B. "Drink at least 2 liters of fluid per day." C. "Elevate your lower extremities when sitting." D. "Use a soft-bristled toothbrush."
An appropriate procedure for the nurse to use when pouching a noncontinent urinary diversion is to:
A. Empty the pouch when it is one-third to one-half full B. Remove the ureteral stents after 2 days C. Pouch the stoma with the client sitting up D. Dispose of the used pouches in the toilet