The nurse is caring for a patient in the cardiac care unit who is receiving lidocaine. The patient appears confused and drowsy and complains of numbness and tingling. During the physical as-sessment, the patient begins having convulsions
The nurse should prepare for immediate intra-venous administration of a. digoxin (Lanoxin).
b. diazepam (Valium).
c. verapamil (Calan).
d. quinidine.
B
The patient is displaying signs and symptoms of lidocaine toxicity, which is managed with di-azepam or phenytoin.
Digoxin, verapamil, and quinidine are not indicated for the management of lidocaine toxicity.
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