A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking digoxin and a loop diuretic. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to monitor?
A) Electrocardiogram results
B) Potassium levels
C) Sodium levels
D) Liver enzymes
C
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What should the nurse make sure to ask about during the interview? a. Any recent traveling outside the country b. Immunization against influenza c. Method of birth control d. Use of tampons
The nurse uses a diagram to show how the four parts of "self" fit together. What are the four parts? (Select all that apply.)
a. Body image b. Ego c. Self-esteem d. Role e. Identity
A health care organization can do two things to comply with criminal law to protect the public. These are:
a. background checks and drug screens b. drug screens and vaccination requirements c. vaccination and OSHA requirements d. background checks and vaccination requirements
Which patient is at the highest risk for developing latex allergy?
a. The new patient who has no chronic illness and has never been hospitalized b. The patient who has had multiple proce-dures or surgeries c. The patient who is a vegetarian d. The patient who is allergic to contrast dye