This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse caring for a client taking digoxin should monitor which of the following? a. potassium ... (Read 59 times)

Awilson837

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse caring for a client taking digoxin should monitor which of the following?
 
  a. potassium level c. blood glucose level
  b. digoxin level d. sodium level

Question 2

The client in shock is prescribed stat epinephrine HCl IV, however, an IV access has not been established. The epinephrine should be administered via:
 
  a. subcutaneous route. c. endotracheal tube.
  b. intramuscular route. d. nasogastric tube.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

amanda_14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B

Feedback
Correct a and b are correct. Both the potassium level and digoxin level should be monitored.
Incorrect Although blood glucose and sodium are part of an electrolyte panel, these are not significant to digoxin use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This would not provide for stat action of the drug.
B Incorrect: This would not provide for stat action of the drug.
C Correct: This would provide for stat action of the drug when an IV access is not present.
D Incorrect: This would not provide for stat action of the drug.


Awilson837

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


amanda_14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

The postoperative client supports an incision with a folded pillow when taking a deep breath and cou The postoperative client supports an incision with a folded pillow when taking a deep breath and cou
(a) The relative age ranges of different dating techniques depend upon the half-life of the system u (a) The relative age ranges of different dating techniques depend upon the half-life of the system u
Renal regulation of sodium and potassium balance. Renal regulation of sodium and potassium balance.
Positioning the client Positioning the client
Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam
Checkpoints and proliferation decision points monitor the progress of the cell through the cell cycl Checkpoints and proliferation decision points monitor the progress of the cell through the cell cycl
Video: Requirements for nervous signals

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library