Nursing Responsibilities in Medication Administration
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What is the primary goal of reducing salt intake in patients with hypertension?

  • To prevent cardiovascular disease and hypertension (correct)
  • To reduce the risk of kidney disease
  • To improve blood flow and reduce swelling
  • To manage diabetic retinopathy
  • What is the purpose of assessing the patient's vital signs, especially blood pressure, in patients with renal failure?

  • To increase urinary elimination of fluids
  • To establish a baseline of visual acuity
  • To identify patients with hypertension (correct)
  • To detect imbalances and fluid overload
  • What is the expected outcome of the nursing intervention for a patient with fluid imbalanced related to kidney dysfunction?

  • Patient will free of edema and maintain balanced intake and output (correct)
  • Patient will reduce their salt intake
  • Patient will improve their visual acuity
  • Patient will actively engage in activities aimed at reducing blood pressure
  • What is the nursing diagnosis related to kidney dysfunction as evidenced by edema?

    <p>Fluid imbalanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rationale for restricting fluid intake in patients with fluid imbalanced related to kidney dysfunction?

    <p>To prevent and reduce fluid overload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of administering medications as indicated in patients with fluid imbalanced related to kidney dysfunction?

    <p>To increase urinary elimination of fluids and reduce retention and further complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of the nursing intervention for a patient with hypertension?

    <p>Patient will actively engage in activities aimed at reducing and maintaining blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rationale for placing the bed in the lowest position in patients with diabetic retinopathy?

    <p>To establish a baseline of visual acuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the nursing intervention for a patient with risk for reduced visual acuity related to diabetic retinopathy?

    <p>To improve visual acuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing the patient's degree of visual impairment in patients with diabetic retinopathy?

    <p>To establish a baseline of visual acuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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