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torybrooks

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A resident of a long-term care facility receives 12.5 mg metoprolol (Lopressor) at 8 AM and 8 PM daily. Before administering this drug, the nurse should perform and document what assessments?
 
  A) Oxygen saturation and respiratory rate
  B) Heart rate and blood pressure
  C) Level of consciousness and pain level
  D) Temperature and respiratory rate

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A patient who takes aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Mylanta) frequently for upset stomach, heartburn, and sour stomach is seen regularly in the clinic. The nurse should assess which of the following?
 
  A) Blood glucose level
  B) Serum phosphate level
  C) Urine specific gravity
  D) Aspartate transaminase levels


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ansleighelindsey

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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