The Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge a Client with Congestive

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with congestive heart failure on furosemide (Lasix) .The nurse determines that teaching has been effective if the client makes which statement?

• A) "I will use only sodium bicarbonate as my antacid."
• B) "I will restrict my intake of fluids."
• C) "I will use potassium supplements while I am taking Lasix."
• D) "I will take antacids only for my gastric discomforts."

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Definitions:

Granite

A coarse-grained, felsic igneous rock containing mostly feldspar and quartz.

Continental Crust

The thick, generally granitic layer of the earth's crust that forms the continents and continental shelves, distinct from the denser, basaltic oceanic crust.

Upper Mantle

The upper mantle refers to the section of the Earth's mantle situated just beneath the Earth's crust, extending down to about 660 kilometers below the Earth's surface. This region is significant for its role in tectonic movements and the convection currents that drive plate tectonics.

Earth's Layers

The division of the Earth into distinct layers including the crust, mantle, and core, each with its own properties and composition.