Infants who have congenital heart disease are often treated with which of these therapies to improve the heart's contractility and increase cardiac output?
a. digoxin c. oxygen administration
b. furosemide d. potassium supplements
A
Digoxin (Lanoxin) is the drug most often used to improve the heart's contractibility and increase its output.
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A. Information regarding next of kin to notify in case the client dies B. History about what medications the client is currently taking C. Measurement of blood pressure, pulse, and capillary refill time D. Assessment of rate and depth of respiration to ensure that the airway is patent
Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has thalassemia major?
a. Teach the patient to use iron supplements. b. Avoid the use of intramuscular injections. c. Administer iron chelation therapy as needed. d. Notify health care provider of hemoglobin 11g/dL.