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appyboo

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A patient is taking procainamide (Pronestyl) for a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible adverse effect?
 
  a. Bradycardia
  b. Shortened QT interval
  c. Dyspnea
  d. Diarrhea

Question 2

Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient receiving antidysrhythmics?
 
  a. Risk for infection
  b. Deficient knowledge
  c. Deficient fluid volume
  d. Urinary retention


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Sarahjh

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


appyboo

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

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Wow, this really help

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