On assessment of a patient’s learning needs, the nurse determines that a patient taking potassium-wasting diuretics does not know what foods are high in potassium. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?

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On assessment of a patient’s learning needs, the nurse determines that a patient taking potassium-wasting diuretics does not know what foods are high in potassium. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Deficient knowledge related to not knowing what foods are high in potassium.' This nursing diagnosis directly addresses the identified learning need. While other options may be indirectly relevant, the primary issue here is the patient's lack of knowledge about potassium-rich foods.

Question 2 of 5

Consider the differences between primary and secondary prevention. Fill in the blanks.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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When working with older patients who identify with a specific ethnic group, the nurse recognizes that health care problems may occur in these patients because they

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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What is an important nursing measure in the rehabilitation of an older adult to prevent loss of function from inactivity and immobility?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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4. What is the focus of the integrative model of health care?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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