Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
3. Which statement by a client with hypokalemia indicates a need for further teaching by a nurse?
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
3. Which statement by a client with hypokalemia indicates a need for further teaching by a nurse?
. "I will eat more bananas and cantaloupes."
. "I will eat more bran."
. "I will take my K-Lor on a full stomach."
. "I will call my provider for weakness, confusion, abdominal cramping, or anxiety."
Test-Taking Tip
The question calls for selecting the wrong statement as the best answer. Review good sources of potassium and signs/symptoms of low potassium.
Content Area: Adult Health, Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Evaluation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
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Answer 1 is incorrect because bananas and cantaloupes are good sources of potassium. Answer 2 is correct because bran has fiber but little potassium for a client with low potassium. Answer 3 is incorrect because potassium is irritating and is correctly taken with food or plenty of liquids. Answer 4 is incorrect because these are signs of hypokalemia.