NR 325 MED SURG 2 STUDY QUESTIONS

NR 325 MED SURG 2 STUDY QUESTIONS 7. Question : What dietary instruction should the nurse include in the discharge plan of a client with chronic renal failure? [Select all that apply] Student Answer: Use a salt substitute. Limit sodium to 2-4 grams per day. Take an iron supplement along with prescribed erythropoietin. Avoid protein food sources. Increase intake of foods high in phosphorus. Comments: Question 10. Question : A client with hypothyroidism reports to the clinic. When taking the client's health history, the nurse would expect the client to report which symptom(s)? [Select all that apply] Student Answer: Fatigue Dry skin Weight loss Diaphoresis Constipation Comments: Question 11. Question : The nurse is caring for a client taking metformin. The client asks about the main purpose of the medication. What is the best response by the nurse? Student Answer: "Metformin stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas." "Metformin decreases the rate of hepatic glucose production." "Metformin delays absorption of glucose from the GI tract." "Metformin increases glucose uptake in the muscle." Comments: Question 12. Question : The nurse is caring for a client receiving thyroid hormone replacement therapy who reports a significant decline in energy level. The nurse should inform the client that energy levels may begin to improve at which time? Student Answer: One Day Two weeks Three hours Four Months Comments: