What type of food allergy reactions would the nurse assess prior to administering

epi? CORRECT ANS -

-nausea

-vomiting

-dyspnea

-itching

-dizziness

-headache

also: gasping for air, clenching throat, severe swelling on the face, etc. -these all

indicate severe anaphylaxis

Diet Management for an older adult with heart failure will include teaching to:

CORRECT ANS -

-limit sodium (Na) to 2000 mg/day or less

-monitor (possibly restrict to 1.5 L/day) fluid intake

-small meals to decrease effort of eating

-electrolytes may be messed up due to diuretics: potassium, sodium, zinc (except

spinrolactone=K sparing)

A person with heart failure should have a daily sodium intake of:

CORRECT ANS - 2000 mg or less

Foods high in potassium:

CORRECT ANS -

apricots

bananas

potatoes

tomatoes

avocado

fish

spinach

beans