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tfester

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The client is experiencing potassium excess and is being treated with 10 calcium gluconate. The client has been diagnosed with cardiac disease. The highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to check the client's:
 
  a. medications since this drug can lead to digitalis toxicity.
  b. pulse frequently since bradycardia is likely to result.
  c. pedal pulses frequently and lower extremities for swelling.
  d. mental status since alteration in consciousness may occur.

Question 2

Which symptom would alert the nurse to the diagnosis of deficient fluid volume?
 
  a. Weight gain
  b. Tachycardia
  c. Moist mucous membranes
  d. Urine output greater than 600 mL/day


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

ANS: A
Combining 10 calcium gluconate with digitalis can result in digitalis toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Tachycardia is a compensatory mechanism for hypovolemia; the other symptoms are consistent with appropriate hydration or overhydration.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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