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ishan

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A patient has been taking digoxin 0.25 mg and furosemide 40 mg daily. When a nurse enters the room, the patient states, There are unusual yellow halos around the lights. Select the nurse's next action.
 
  1. Assess the patient for other symptoms of digitalis toxicity.
  2. Withhold the next dose of furosemide.
  3. Administer both medications as prescribed.
  4. Document the findings and reassess in 1 hour.

Question 2

When discussing the major side effects of thiazide diuretics with a patient who has just begun therapy, the nurse should include which possibilities? You may select more than one answer.
 
  1. Hypoglycemia
  2. Hypokalemia
  3. Low uric acid
  4. Dehydration
  5. Hyperuricemia


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CharlieArnold

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

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answers: 2, 4, 5


ishan

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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