The nurse teaches the patient receiving propranolol (Inderal) at home for management of ventricular arrhythmias to monitor what parameter?

Choice A rationale

The small intestine is where nutrients are absorbed, but it is not where vitamin D is activated. Vitamin D is first converted in the liver and then activated in the kidneys to promote calcium absorption.

Choice B rationale

This is incorrect because vitamin D is activated into a form that promotes calcium absorption. The active form is crucial for maintaining calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

Choice C rationale

The kidneys play a significant role in converting vitamin D to its active form, calcitriol. This activated form is essential for the absorption of calcium in the intestines.

Choice D rationale

The large intestine is involved in water absorption and waste formation but not in the activation of vitamin D. The activation process primarily occurs in the kidneys and liver. .

Choice A rationale

Ineffective health maintenance is appropriate due to the patient's inability to provide names and purposes of medications, indicating insufficient knowledge of their regimen.

Choice B rationale

Noncompliance implies intentional refusal of medication, which is not evident here as the patient is unaware rather than refusing.

Choice C rationale

Acute confusion is not indicated as the patient appears oriented and not disoriented.

Choice D rationale

Risk-prone health behavior is not appropriate as it suggests engagement in harmful activities, which is not described.