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A nurse is caring for a client who has a potassium deficiency.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of potassium?

1 slice of wheat bread.

1 slice of cheddar cheese.

1 banana.

1 wedge of cantaloupe.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

Wheat bread contains some potassium, but not as much as fruits and vegetables.

Choice B rationale:

Cheddar cheese is not a good source of potassium.

Choice C rationale:

Bananas are known to be a great source of potassium.

Choice D rationale:

Cantaloupes contain potassium, but not as much as bananas.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Hyperventilation is a compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis, not a cause. It helps to eliminate carbon dioxide, a weak acid, to balance the pH.

Choice B rationale:

Diarrhea causes loss of bicarbonate, a base, from the body. This can lead to metabolic acidosis as there is an excess of acids.

Choice C rationale:

Salicylate intoxication can cause both respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis. However, it is not the most common cause of metabolic acidosis.

Choice D rationale:

Vomiting leads to loss of gastric acid, a strong acid. This usually results in metabolic alkalosis, not acidosis.

A. Apply a warm pack. B. Remove the stinger by scraping it off with a knife blade. C. Apply a tourniquet. D. Suck the wound.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Applying a warm pack can increase swelling and pain, so it is not recommended.

Choice B rationale:

Removing the stinger by scraping it off with a knife blade can help to reduce the amount of venom that is released into the body.

Choice C rationale:

Applying a tourniquet can restrict blood flow and cause more harm than good.

Choice D rationale:

Sucking the wound can introduce bacteria and cause infection, so it is not recommended.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a potassium deficiency.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of potassium?