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karlynnae

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse assesses the client receiving digoxin for an early sign of digoxin toxicity, which is:
 
  a. sinus tachycardia. c. constipation.
  b. hunger. d. visual disturbances.

Question 2

In caring for adults who are receiving cardiac glycosides, the nurse should report to the health care provider when the client's heart rate exceeds:
 
  a. 72 beats per minute. c. 100 beats per minute.
  b. 50 beats per minute. d. 80 beats per minute.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Bradycardia is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity.
B Incorrect: Anorexia is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity.
C Incorrect: Diarrhea is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity.
D Correct: Visual disturbances are manifestations of digoxin toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The pulse should be reported, if the rate exceeds 100 in adults.
B Incorrect: The pulse should be reported, if the rate exceeds 100 in adults.
C Correct: The pulse should be reported, if the rate exceeds 100 in adults.
D Incorrect: The pulse should be reported, if the rate exceeds 100 in adults.


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karlynnae

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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