A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take alendronate effervescent tablets to
treat osteoporosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
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"Sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes after taking this medication."
The nurse should instruct the client to sit or stand for 30 minutes after
administration of this medication to reduce prolonged contact of the
medication with the esophageal mucosa that can cause esophagitis.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who takes furosemide. Which of
the following results should the nurse identify as the priority finding?
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, Potassium 2.9 mEq/L
Using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that the priority finding is the client's potassium level. The client's
level is below the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L.
Hypokalemia can be a life-threatening condition if left untreated. Potassium
is the primary electrolyte vital for cell metabolism and cardiac and
neuromuscular function.
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic kidney disease for fluid volume increase.
Which of the following provides a reliable measure of fluid retention?
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Daily weight
Obtaining a client's daily weight and comparing it to previous weights is a
reliable method for measuring a client's fluid volume over time.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is on diuretic therapy and has a new
prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq extended release PO daily. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse provide about the new prescription?
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Take the extended release tablets whole.
The nurse should teach the client that extended release tablets should be
taken whole and should not be broken, crushed, or chewed.
treat osteoporosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Give this one a try later!
"Sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes after taking this medication."
The nurse should instruct the client to sit or stand for 30 minutes after
administration of this medication to reduce prolonged contact of the
medication with the esophageal mucosa that can cause esophagitis.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who takes furosemide. Which of
the following results should the nurse identify as the priority finding?
Give this one a try later!
, Potassium 2.9 mEq/L
Using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that the priority finding is the client's potassium level. The client's
level is below the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L.
Hypokalemia can be a life-threatening condition if left untreated. Potassium
is the primary electrolyte vital for cell metabolism and cardiac and
neuromuscular function.
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic kidney disease for fluid volume increase.
Which of the following provides a reliable measure of fluid retention?
Give this one a try later!
Daily weight
Obtaining a client's daily weight and comparing it to previous weights is a
reliable method for measuring a client's fluid volume over time.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is on diuretic therapy and has a new
prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq extended release PO daily. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse provide about the new prescription?
Give this one a try later!
Take the extended release tablets whole.
The nurse should teach the client that extended release tablets should be
taken whole and should not be broken, crushed, or chewed.
