You are caring for Zara, an adult, diagnosed with dengue. She is also diabetic for 1 year and is taking amlodipine 5 mg daily (Calcium channel blocker/anti-hypertensive drug) and metformin (Hypoglycemic agent) as her maintenance. Vital signs are BP: 130/90, PR: 88 bpm, RR: 19 cpm, and afebrile. Her Serum potassium level is 7.5 mEq/L. TRUE OR FALSE 1.The physician prescribed a restricted low sodium diet to your client. If Zara retains this diet for a long period of time... it will reduce the digestive enzymatic activity. 2. It is important for Zara to keep her GIT healthy because digestive enzymes give immune support. 3.Mango is a fruit that contains natural digestive enzymes that break down starch into sugars as it starts to ripen. 1 fruit of sweet ripe mango added to her daily meals and snacks will improve her condition. 4.Bananas contain amylases and glucosidases.

You are caring for Zara, an adult, diagnosed with dengue. She is also diabetic for 1 year and is taking amlodipine 5 mg daily (Calcium channel blocker/anti-hypertensive drug) and metformin (Hypoglycemic agent) as her maintenance. Vital signs are BP: 130/90, PR: 88 bpm, RR: 19 cpm, and afebrile. Her Serum potassium level is 7.5 mEq/L. TRUE OR FALSE 1.The physician prescribed a restricted low sodium diet to your client. If Zara retains this diet for a long period of time... it will reduce the digestive enzymatic activity. 2. It is important for Zara to keep her GIT healthy because digestive enzymes give immune support. 3.Mango is a fruit that contains natural digestive enzymes that break down starch into sugars as it starts to ripen. 1 fruit of sweet ripe mango added to her daily meals and snacks will improve her condition. 4.Bananas contain amylases and glucosidases.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter23: Vital Signs And Measurements

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