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RYAN BANYAN

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Lidocaine may be used for treating dysrhythmias in which situation?
 
  a. The dysrhythmias are not ventricular in nature.
  b. The label indicates that the medication contains preservatives.
  c. The medication is given intravenously.
  d. The patient is alert and responsive.

Question 2

A mother brings her 10-month-old daughter into the clinic because of diarrhea that has lasted for 8 hours. Which are signs of dehydration that the nurse would expect to see in this infant?
 
  a. Decreased respiration and pulse
  b. Slight moisture on mucous membranes
  c. Discoloration around the nail beds
  d. Hypotension and concentrated urine


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brittrenee

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

ANS: C
Lidocaine is a widely used IV medication used in the treatment of dysrhythmias.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Signs of dehydration in infants include decreased urinary output and hypotension.


RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

bigcheese9

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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