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madam-professor

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A client is prescribed metoprolol for a heart disorder. What should the nurse teach the client about this medication?
 
  A) Expect a rapid heart rate.
  B) Change positions slowly.
  C) Reduce protein intake.
  D) Increase fluids.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to conduct a cardiac assessment for a pediatric client. Which location will the nurse use when auscultating the apical pulse?
 
  A) At the fifth intercostal space
  B) At the left nipple
  C) At the right nipple
  D) At the 8th intercostal space


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Loise Hard

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Metoprolol is a beta blocker. The client should be instructed to use care when ambulating and to change positions slowly since this medication causes orthostatic hypotension. This medication does not cause a rapid heart rate. The client should not be instructed to increase fluids. Protein restriction is not indicated with this medication.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

When assessing a pediatric client, it may be more beneficial to auscultate the apical pulse in the area of the left nipple. The other answer options are not appropriate.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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