Question 1
A patient with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure is prescribed carvedilol (Coreg). What should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication to the patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Potassium level
◦ Blood pressure
◦ Blood glucose level
◦ Lung sounds
◦ Pulse
Question 2
Which findings should the nurse report to the health care provider as evidence that the condition of a patient with heart failure is deteriorating? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Onset of productive cough
◦ Urine output 10 mL over the last hour
◦ Oxygen saturation 80% on 4 L oxygen nasal cannula
◦ Weight loss of 3 lbs from previous weight
◦ S3 and S4 heart sounds
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