An older adult client with hypokalemia is being discharged to the home of a caregiver. Which information should the nurse include in the family teaching?

Include more cheese in the diet.

Include more bread in the diet.

Include more canned vegetables in the diet.

Include more bananas in the diet.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Cheese is low in potassium.
B. Bread contains some potassium but is not a rich source.
C. Canned vegetables may have reduced potassium due to processing.
D. Bananas are high in potassium and are recommended to help correct hypokalemia.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A perceived loss is one that is felt by the individual but may not be obvious or recognized by others. Loss of independence is internal and subjective, fitting this definition.
B. Loss of a spouse is a actual loss, as it involves the tangible death of a loved one.
C. Loss of a leg is a physical, actual loss that is evident to others.
D. Loss of a job is also an actual loss since it involves a real, external change.

A. Inform the health care provider that the nurse manager will need to obtain the signature. B. Obtain the signature and ask another nurse to cosign the signature C. Inform the health care provider that it is their responsibility to obtain the signature. D. Call the house officer to obtain the signature.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The nurse manager is not responsible for obtaining informed consent.
B. Nurses cannot obtain informed consent for procedures; this is the provider’s responsibility.
C. It is the health care provider’s legal and ethical responsibility to obtain informed consent from the client.
D. Calling the house officer may delay care and is not appropriate if the provider performing the procedure is available.

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An older adult client with hypokalemia is being discharged to the home of a caregiver. Which information should the nurse include in the family teaching?

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Which is an example of a perceived loss?

Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is C

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