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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 ["A","B","C","E","F"]

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Unable to lie flat due to orthopnea is a sign of worsening heart failure.

B. Feeling fatigued is a general symptom of heart failure but can worsen as heart failure progresses.

C. Distended neck veins indicate increased central venous pressure, which is a sign of worsening right-sided heart failure.

D. Increased appetite is not typically associated with worsening heart failure.

E. Weight gain of 2 pounds in 24 hours indicates fluid retention and worsening heart failure.

F. Worsening lower extremity edema is a sign of worsening heart failure.

A. Petechiae B. Slowing pulse rate C. Confusion D. Pruritus

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Petechiae are small, pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin that may indicate bleeding or thrombocytopenia, which can be a side effect of heparin therapy.

B. Slowing pulse rate is not typically associated with heparin therapy.

C. Confusion is not typically associated with heparin therapy.

D. Pruritus (itching) is not typically associated with heparin therapy.

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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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