A patient is started on nifedipine for hypertension along with a beta blocker. The rationale for the beta blocker is to:
1. decrease flushing.
2. prevent constipation.
3. prevent reflex tachycardia.
4. increase cardiac effects.
Correct Answer: 3
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A) Hepatectomy. B) Vitamin K administration C) Platelet transfusion D) Splenectomy
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
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Problems that lack clarity and cannot be solved by leader expertise or normal ways of doing things in the organization are technical challenges
a. True b. False