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wenmo

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse is caring for a client with potentially life-threatening digoxin toxicity and prepares to administer:
 
  a. lidocaine. c. naltrexone.
  b. digoxin immune fab. d. potassium.

Question 2

For the client in shock receiving atropine sulfate the nurse must:
 
  a. monitor the pulse every 5 minutes.
  b. monitor the blood pressure every 15 minutes.
  c. treat extravasations with phenylephrine.
  d. insert a Foley catheter for continuous urinary output monitoring.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not an antidote for digoxin toxicity.
B Correct: This is the antidote for potentially life-threatening digoxin toxicity.
C Incorrect: This is not an antidote for digoxin toxicity.
D Incorrect: This is not an antidote for digoxin toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Atropine increases the heart rate, which can lead to tachydysrhythmias.
B Incorrect: Atropine does not act by altering blood pressure.
C Incorrect: Atropine does not require special treatment for infiltration.
D Incorrect: Urinary output should be monitored every 30 minutes with atropine.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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