A nurse is preparing to administer nortriptyline 150 mg PO for a client who has depression. Available is chlorpromazine hydrochloride 75 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["2"]

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Correct Answer is ["B","D"]

Explanation

A. Butter is a dairy product, but it is not typically high in potassium. It is generally safe for clients following a low-potassium diet. Therefore, clients do not need to avoid butter specifically for its potassium content.
B. Yogurt, especially the varieties that are not low-fat or non-fat, can have a significant amount of potassium.
C Pears are generally considered low in potassium and are usually safe to include in a low-potassium diet.
D. Orange juice is a fruit juice and is naturally high in potassium. Clients should avoid or limit orange juice when following a low-potassium diet due to its potassium content.
E. Cabbage is a vegetable that is generally low in potassium. It is safe for clients following a low-potassium diet and does not need to be avoided for its potassium content.

A. Perform a blind finger sweep. B. Begin the Heimlich maneuver. C. Turn the client to the side. D. Tilt the head and lift the chin.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Performing a blind finger sweep involves inserting a finger into the client's mouth to try and remove an obstruction. This action is not recommended because it can push the obstruction further down the airway, potentially worsening the situation and causing the client to choke.
B. The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is a technique used to clear an obstructed airway in conscious adults. It involves applying sudden upward pressure on the abdomen, between the navel and ribcage, to force air from the lungs to dislodge the obstruction.
C. Turning the client to the side is typically done if the client is unconscious and not breathing normally (recovery position). This position helps maintain a clear airway by allowing any fluids or vomit to drain out of the mouth and prevent obstruction.
D. Tilting the head and lifting the chin is part of the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver used to open the airway. This maneuver is used when a client is unconscious or unresponsive but breathing. It helps to keep the airway open by lifting the tongue away from the back of the

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A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching with a client about the need to follow a low-potassium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer is ["B","D"]

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A nurse is caring for a client who is conscious and has an airway obstruction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer is B

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