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tth

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A patient who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) is admitted with possible hypokalemia. What should the nurse realize might occur with this patient?
 
  1. Digoxin toxicity may occur.
  2. A higher dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) may be needed.
  3. A diuretic may be needed.
  4. Fluid volume deficit may occur.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed 40 mEq potassium as a replacement. How should the nurse plan to administer this medication?
 
  1. directly into the venous access line
  2. mixed in the prescribed intravenous fluid
   3. via a rectal suppository
  4. via intramuscular injection


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Hypokalemia increases the risk of digitalis toxicity in patients who receive this drug for heart failure. More digoxin is not needed. A diuretic may cause further fluid loss. There is inadequate information to assess for concerns related to fluid volume deficits.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

The intravenous route is the recommended route for diluted potassium. Never administer undiluted potassium directly into a vein. It is not administered rectally. It is not given via IM injection.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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