For the client taking a cardiac glycoside, the nurse should monitor for:
a. bradycardia. c. elevated blood pressure.
b. tachycardia. d. impaired liver function.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Because a cardiac glycoside slows and strengthens the heart rate, bradycardia is the most common adverse effect.
B Incorrect: Tachycardia is unlikely, unless the client is not receiving enough of the cardiac glycoside.
C Incorrect: Hypertension is unlikely.
D Incorrect: Impaired liver function is unlikely, unless toxicity of the cardiac glycoside occurs.
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