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Frost2351

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The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic as well as digoxin. He complains to the nurse of experiencing blurred vision. The highest priority nursing intervention is to call the physician because blurred vision:
 
  a. is indicative of digoxin toxicity.
  b. is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction.
  c. indicates an inadequate dosage of the diuretic.
  d. indicates an overdose of the diuretic.

Question 2

The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic. The nurse anticipates that the medication will be administered at:
 
  a. 8:00 AM.
  b. 11:30 AM.
  c. 4:30 PM.
  d. 9:00 PM.


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Jadwiga9

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Visual changes are indicative of digoxin toxicity when the drug is combined with a thiazide diuretic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The diuretic should be administered in the morning to avoid nocturia.


Frost2351

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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