The highest priority nursing intervention when administering ...

[evelyn o bentley]

The highest priority nursing intervention when administering verapamil (Calan) is to monitor _____ closely.
 
  a. blood pressure
  b. heart rate
  c. body temperature
  d. respiratory rate

Question 2

The client who has ingested _____ would not be a candidate for treatment with activated charcoal.
 
  a. large amounts of salicylates
  b. large amounts of lithium
  c. certain types of poisonous mushrooms
  d. certain slow-release drug preparations

[nickk12214]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
As verapamil is a calcium channel blocker, the heart rate will be the most sensitive indicator.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Activated charcoal is ineffective and should not be given to clients who have ingested some forms of pesticides, hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids or alkalis, lithium, solvents and iron supplements.

[evelyn o bentley]

Excellent

[xoxo123]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it