5. An adolescent is being placed on an ACE inhibitor. What should the nurse inform the adolescent with regard to this medication?(Select all that apply.) a.Stay well hydrated. b.Increase intake of potassium. c.Avoid rapid position changes. d.Take the medication with meals. e.Side effects may include a cough. ANS:A, C, E The adolescent should be instructed to stay well hydrated and avoid rapid position changes and that side effects may include a cough when on ACE inhibitors. ACE inhibitors do not deplete potassium, and they should be taken 1 hour before meals to increase absorption.
DIF:Cognitive Level: ApplyingREF:p. 1305 TOP:Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning MSC:Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 6. An adolescent is being placed on a beta-blocker. What should the nurse inform the adolescent with regard to this medication?(Select all that apply.)
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e.Side effects may include peripheral edema. ANS:A, B, C The adolescent should be instructed that the medication may cause fatigue, impotence, and bradycardia. The medications should be taken with meals and side effects do not include periph- eral edema. DIF:Cognitive Level: ApplyingREF:p. 1305 TOP:Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning MSC:Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 7. An adolescent is being placed on a calcium channel blocker. What should the nurse inform the adolescent with regard to this medication?(Select all that apply.)
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DIF:Cognitive Level: ApplyingREF:p. 1307 TOP:Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning MSC:Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 8. The nurse is teaching an adolescent with elevated triglycerides foods that should be decreased. What foods should the nurse include in the teaching?(Select all that apply.)
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DIF:Cognitive Level: ApplyingREF:p. 1309 TOP:Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning MSC:Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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