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s.tung

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A nurse is caring for a patient who is on amphotericin B. On morning rounds the patient reports weakness, numbness, and a tingling sensation in his feet. What would be a priority action by the nurse?
 
  A) Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.
  B) Use strict aseptic technique for drug administration.
  C) Keep the bed in a low position and the side rails up at all times.
  D) Reduce the drug dosage

Question 2

Sotalol is being given orally to a patient who has been admitted to the hospital. The nurse will plan care that includes
 
  A) monitoring the patient's kidney function.
  B) preparing the patient for a rectal administration of the drug if the oral dosage is not effective.
  C) monitoring the patient for a minimum of 3 days in the hospital while on the maintenance dose.
  D) observing for symptoms of cinchonism.



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Jordin Calloway

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C




s.tung

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


shailee

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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