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madam-professor

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A client is prescribed digoxin IV as a loading dose. The nurse would expect to administer the drug over which time frame?
 
  A) 30 seconds
  B) 2 minutes
  C) 5 minutes
  D) 30 minutes

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client receiving a cardiotonic drug. The client has edema. Which assessment would be most important?
 
  A) Auscultation of bowel sounds
  B) Measurement of intake and output
  C) Observation of respiratory rate
  D) Observation of pulse rate


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

Ans: C
Feedback:
When a cardiotonic drug is given IV, it is administered slowly (over at least 5 minutes), and the administration site is assessed for redness or infiltration.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Measurement of intake and output would be most important for the client with edema who is receiving a cardiotonic drug. Auscultation of bowel sounds, observation of respiratory rate, and observation of pulse rate are interventions not related to edema in the client.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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