A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

"Take a daily potassium supplement. "

"Monitor your pulse rate before taking medication."

"Increase the amount of sodium in your diet."

"Exercise caution when changing positions."

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The Correct Answer is D

D-an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor that is used in conditions such as heart failure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. In rare occasions, captopril can cause excessive lowe

A- Potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics should be avoided

B- Captopril is used in blood pressure control with no significant effect on pulse rate.

C-ACEIs have no significant changes in sodium levels in the body

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Respiratory rate of 10/min indicates respiratory depression which a potential adverse effect of morphine. Opioids suppress the central respiratory centers leading to respiratory depression. Use of two opioids increases their levels in blood raising the risk of respiratory depression even higher which is fatal.
A.- Elevated blood pressure is not directly related to morphine use . Could be an indication of pain
B.-Normal temperature
C.-Normal heart rate

A. The client will administer insulin glargine before each meal. B. The client will use the deltoid muscle as an injection site. C. The client will take an additional dose of insulin glargine prior to exercise. D. The client will wear his reading glasses when drawing up a dose of insulin glargine.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Use of glasses in visual problems in the elderly avoid errors such as overdose. The use of insulin requires accurate visualization because overdosing the medication may lower the blood sugar levels too low leading to severe neuroglycopenic features or even death.

A- Long acting insulins like glargine are used as a basal insulin given once a day

B- The subcutaneous tissue is preferred

C- Insulin glargine is not added before exercise

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