N105: Essentials of Nursing Care - Health Differences

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

51. Your patient is suffering from folic acid deficiency. Which symptoms would he most likely be experiencing? a. Depression b. Confusion c. Vertigo and syncope d. Gastrointestinal disturbances 52. Joleen Detricht has come to the clinic because she thinks she may have a urinary tract infection. What symptom is she most likely experiencing? a. Dyspnea b. Frequency c. Diarrhea and vomiting d. Dark-colored urine 53. Ellen Valentine has been placed on a 2 mg sodium restricted diet due to recurrent congestive heart failure. She should noteat: a. Apples b. Cheeses c. Macaroni d. Navy beans 54. "I hate milk! Isn't there some other way to make sure I get enough calcium in my diet?" Your best response to this complaint would be to advise the person to eat more: a. Fish b. Eggs c. Eed meat d. Broccoli and other green leafyvegetables 55. Kelly Jones has a serum sodium level of 129 and a serum potassium level of 61. Which diet would be most appropriate to recommend? a. A low sodium and low potassiumdiet b. A high potassium and low sodiumdiet c. A low potassium and high sodiumdiet d. A high sodium and high potassiumdiet

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