Author Question: You are caring for a child who is on a diuretic and digoxin. Prior to giving the medications, you ... (Read 88 times)

Evvie72 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

You are caring for a child who is on a diuretic and digoxin. Prior to giving the medications, you assess this child and find that the child has a bradycardia, has a ventricular arrhythmia, and is nauseated and wanting to vomit.

What is the most likely explanation for these signs and symptoms? a. hyperkalemia c. digitalis toxicity
b. drug incompatibility d. dehydration

Question 2

Which of the following factors is the best indicator of an infant's ability to adapt to the changes required in growth and development without creating undue stress on the body?

a. the infant has been breastfed c. the infant's health status
b. the caregivers are older d. the presence of siblings

sultana.d · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. These signs and symptoms do not indicate hyperkalemia.
B Incorrect. These signs and symptoms do not indicate an incompatibility between a diuretic and digoxin.
C Correct. The most likely explanation for these signs and symptoms is digitalis toxicity.
D Incorrect. These signs and symptoms do not indicate dehydration.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. The fact the infant has been breastfed is not the best indicator of an infant's ability to adapt to the changes required in growth and development without creating undue stress on the body.
B Incorrect. The fact the caregivers are older is not the best indicator of an infant's ability to adapt to the changes required in growth and development without creating undue stress on the body.
C Correct. The infant's health status is the best indicator of an infant's ability to adapt to the changes required in growth and development without creating undue stress on the body.
D Incorrect. The presence of siblings is not the best indicator of an infant's ability to adapt to the changes required in growth and development without creating undue stress on the body.