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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hypertension. The client reports compliance with the prescribed Thiazide medication but is complaining of generalized weakness and palpitations. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential complications of diuretics.

Hyperkalemia

Cardiac dysrhythmias

Seizures

Hypoglycemia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Rationale:

A. Hyperkalemia is not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.

B. Cardiac dysrhythmias can occur with thiazide diuretics due to electrolyte imbalances.

C. Seizures are not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.

D. Hypoglycemia is not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Taking a diuretic before sleep and drinking fluids during the day is important but does not specifically address sodium intake.

B. This statement indicates an understanding of the importance of limiting sodium intake, which is crucial in managing congestive heart failure.

C. Pacing activities is important but is not specific to sodium intake.

D. Naproxen is not typically used to manage discomfort in congestive heart failure.

A. Distribution B. Onset C. Intensity D. Location E. Radiation F. Alleviated

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E","F"]

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Distribution refers to the area of the body where the pain is felt.

B. Onset refers to when the pain started.

C. Intensity refers to the severity of the pain.

D. Location refers to where the pain is felt.

E. Radiation refers to whether the pain spreads to other areas.

F. Alleviated refers to what makes the pain better or worse.

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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hypertension. The client reports compliance with the prescribed Thiazide medication but is complaining of generalized weakness and palpitations. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential complications of diuretics.

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