Author Question: Before administering dobutamine to a client, the nurse should assess which of the following? Select ... (Read 27 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Before administering dobutamine to a client, the nurse should assess which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Blood pressure
B) Blood glucose
C) Respiratory rate
D) Pulse
E) Level of consciousness

Question 2

Ma huang is an herbal product that has been used to relieve cold symptoms and for weight loss. The nurse would instruct a client receiving which of the following to avoid products containing ma huang? Select all that apply.

A) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
B) Phenelzine (Nardil)
C) Guanethidine (Ismelin)
D) Oxytocin (Pitocin)
E) Halothane (Avestan)

akemokai · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
Prior to administering dobutamine to a client, the nurse should assess the client's blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, and level of consciousness.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Clients taking digoxin, phenelzine, guanethidine, oxytocin, halothane, or St. John's wort should not take ma huang.