LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Quizlet

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Monitoring the pulse before taking digoxin is important to prevent bradycardia.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Brown rice is a whole grain that is high in fiber, making it an excellent choice for a high-fiber diet. Foods like white bread, canned fruit, and cheese are typically low in fiber and would not be the best recommendation for a high-fiber diet.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Flushing the feeding tube every 4 hours is essential to maintain patency and prevent clogging, ensuring the client receives the prescribed enteral nutrition without interruption. Monitoring intake and output, measuring temperature, and changing the feeding bag and tubing are also important aspects of care but not directly related to maintaining the patency of the feeding tube in a client receiving continuous enteral feedings.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, can lead to hyperkalemia by reducing potassium excretion. Therefore, clients taking lisinopril should be advised to avoid foods high in potassium to prevent potential complications associated with elevated potassium levels.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Nuts are an excellent source of protein and are suitable for a high-protein diet. They provide essential nutrients and can help the client meet their increased protein requirements.