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lbcchick

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The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous calcium. During the infusion, the nurse should:
 
  a. monitor the client's blood pressure during and after infusion.
  b. infuse the calcium solution as rapidly as possible.
  c. monitor the infusion site for extravasation, which can cause tissue necrosis.
  d. maintain the client's room temperature below 70 F to keep the infusion cool.

Question 2

A nurse is administering levothyroxine to a client. The nurse should monitor the client for which adverse effects of this agent?
 
  a. constipation c. lethargy
  b. tachycardia d. weight gain



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The client's heart rate and rhythm should be monitored during calcium infusion.
B Incorrect: Calcium infusion should never be rapid.
C Correct: Extravasation of calcium solution can cause tissue necrosis.
D Incorrect: Intravenous calcium solutions should be warmed to body temperature prior to infusion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is a manifestation of the hypothyroidism that the medication is treating.
B Correct: Tachycardia is a manifestation of hyperthyroidism, an adverse effect of thyroid replacement therapy.
C Incorrect: This is a manifestation of the hypothyroidism that the medication is treating.
D Incorrect: This is a manifestation of the hypothyroidism that the medication is treating.





 

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