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A patient has a complex cardiac history that includes recurrent ventricular fibrillation. After the failure of more conservative treatments, his care team has introduced oral amiodarone.
 
  What assessments should be prioritized by the nurse who is providing care for this patient?
  A) Orientation and cognition
  B) Respiratory assessment
  C) Neurological assessment
  D) Active and passive range of motion

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A 49-year-old farmer who normally enjoys good health has become seriously ill in recent days and the results of an extensive diagnostic work up have resulted in a diagnosis of histoplasmosis.
 
  The patient has been admitted to the hospital and has begun treatment with amphotericin B. The nurse who is providing care for the patient should prioritize which of the following diagnostic results during his course of treatment?
  A) Electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine
  B) Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cells
  C) PT, PTT, and platelets
  D) C-reactive protein



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




pepyto

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Gracias!

 

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