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NurseDive Free Nursing Practice Question
A. Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.
B. Cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiac dysrhythmias can occur with thiazide diuretics due to electrolyte imbalances.
C. Seizures
Seizures are not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.
D. Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.
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Full Explanation
Rationale:
A. Hyperkalemia is not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.
B. Cardiac dysrhythmias can occur with thiazide diuretics due to electrolyte imbalances.
C. Seizures are not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.
D. Hypoglycemia is not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.
Similar Questions
A nurse is caring for a heart failure client with a history of dietary non compliance. The nurse suspects the client has fluid volume overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY))
A. Increased blood pressure
Fluid overload can lead to increased blood pressure due to the excess fluid circulating in the body.
B. increased heart rate
Increased heart rate is a compensatory mechanism in response to fluid volume overload.
C. Increase hematocrit
Increased hematocrit is not typically associated with fluid volume overload.
D. Increased respiratory rate
Increased respiratory rate is a compensatory mechanism in response to fluid volume overload.
E. Increased temperature
Increased temperature is not typically associated with fluid volume overload.
Full Explanation
Rationale:
A. Fluid overload can lead to increased blood pressure due to the excess fluid circulating in the body.
B. Increased heart rate is a compensatory mechanism in response to fluid volume overload.
C. Increased hematocrit is not typically associated with fluid volume overload.
D. Increased respiratory rate is a compensatory mechanism in response to fluid volume overload.
E. Increased temperature is not typically associated with fluid volume overload.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an echocardiogram the following day. Which of the following information should the nurse include about the test?
A. "The test is used to assess the structures and function of the valves and heart muscle"
An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's chambers, valves, and surrounding structures, and assesses their function.
B. "You will not be permitted to eat or drink after midnight
Fasting is not typically required for an echocardiogram.
C. "During the test there will be slight discomfort in the chest area"
Discomfort is not typically associated with an echocardiogram.
D. "The test is used to identify the extent of blockages in the arteries in the heart
An echocardiogram does not typically assess the extent of blockages in the arteries.
Full Explanation
Rationale:
A. An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's chambers, valves, and surrounding structures, and assesses their function.
B. Fasting is not typically required for an echocardiogram.
C. Discomfort is not typically associated with an echocardiogram.
D. An echocardiogram does not typically assess the extent of blockages in the arteries.
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The nurse is aware that which of the following is the priority assessment finding for this patient?
A. Anorexia
Anorexia is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.
B. Fever
Fever is a hallmark sign of infective endocarditis and should be monitored closely.
C. Dyspnea
Dyspnea is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.
D. Malaise
Malaise is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.
Full Explanation
Rationale:
A. Anorexia is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.
B. Fever is a hallmark sign of infective endocarditis and should be monitored closely.
C. Dyspnea is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.
D. Malaise is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.