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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?

Fluid imbalanced (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent and reduce fluid overload (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase urinary elimination of fluids and reduce retention and further complications (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Patient will actively engage in activities aimed at reducing and maintaining blood pressure (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To establish a baseline of visual acuity (C) 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?

To improve visual acuity (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To establish a baseline of visual acuity (B) Signup and view all the answers

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