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Awilson837

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The nurse caring for a client taking digoxin should monitor which of the following?
 
  a. potassium level c. blood glucose level
  b. digoxin level d. sodium level

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The client in shock is prescribed stat epinephrine HCl IV, however, an IV access has not been established. The epinephrine should be administered via:
 
  a. subcutaneous route. c. endotracheal tube.
  b. intramuscular route. d. nasogastric tube.



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amanda_14

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B

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Correct a and b are correct. Both the potassium level and digoxin level should be monitored.
Incorrect Although blood glucose and sodium are part of an electrolyte panel, these are not significant to digoxin use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This would not provide for stat action of the drug.
B Incorrect: This would not provide for stat action of the drug.
C Correct: This would provide for stat action of the drug when an IV access is not present.
D Incorrect: This would not provide for stat action of the drug.



Awilson837

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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