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Jipu 123

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A 75-year-old client takes Digoxin for an irregular heart rhythm. Over the past week the client has had nausea and vomiting, and has not eaten in 2 days. The client now presents with weakness, bradycardia, and visual disturbances.
 
  What laboratory tests would the nurse monitor for this client?
  A) hemoglobin
  B) serum electrolytes and therapeutic drug levels
  C) urine analysis
  D) calcium levels

Question 2

The major causes of death in the older age group are heart disease, AIDS, and tuberculosis
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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SAUXC

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

False


Jipu 123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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