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.)

Butter

Yogurt

Pears

Orange juice

Cabbage

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,D

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.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Hypercalcemia can lead to muscle weakness and fatigue rather than hypotonicity. High calcium levels affect neuromuscular function, potentially causing muscle weakness and decreased muscle tone rather than increased flaccidity.
B. Chvostek's sign is a clinical sign of hypocalcemia, not hypercalcemia. It is characterized by facial muscle twitching in response to tapping the facial nerve just anterior to the ear. Therefore, a positive Chvostek's sign would not be expected in hypercalcemia.
C. Hypercalcemia can cause gastrointestinal disturbances such as constipation rather than diarrhea. High calcium levels can lead to decreased smooth muscle contractility in the intestines, resulting in constipation rather than increased motility leading to diarrhea.
D. Hypercalcemia can lead to a variety of cardiovascular effects, including arrhythmias. Tachycardia can occur as a result of increased sensitivity of the heart to catecholamines and altered electrical conductivity in hypercalcemia.

A. Place the client in a high Fowler's position. B. Ambulate the client twice daily. C. Mark abdominal girth once daily. D. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with tap water.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. A footboard is a device placed at the end of the bed and it's used to prevent the feet from dropping towards the bed while the patient is lying down.
B. While a footboard can provide some support and prevent the client's feet from hanging off the edge of the bed, its primary purpose is not to prevent pressure ulcers on the foot. Pressure ulcers are more likely to occur on bony prominences such as the heels or sacrum.

C. Plantar flexion refers to the downward flexing of the foot at the ankle joint. In immobile clients, prolonged plantar flexion can lead to contractures or foot drop. A footboard helps maintain the foot in a neutral or slightly dorsiflexed position, which helps prevent plantar flexion contractures.
D. A footboard is not typically used for isotonic exercises, which involve active movement against resistance. Instead, it serves a more passive role in maintaining foot position and preventing issues related to immobility.

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