The nurse is collecting data from a patient who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin), 0.125 mg daily. Which finding should indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing side effects of the medication?
a. Bradycardia
b. Constipation
c. Skin flushing
d. Muscle cramps
____
ANS: A
Bradycardia is an adverse effect of digoxin. The apical pulse is taken for 1 minute prior to administration. B. C. D. These are not adverse effects of digoxin.
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The nurse is performing an assessment on an adolescent client. Which finding would be unexpected?
1. Apical heart rate of 110 beats per minute. 2. Respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute. 3. Blood pressure of 98/58 mmHg. 4. Temperature of 98.8 °F.
A patient who is in her first trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse to recommend nonpharma-ceutical therapies for morning sickness. What will the nurse suggest?
a. Avoiding fatty and spicy foods b. Consuming extra clear fluids c. Eating three meals daily d. Taking foods later in the day
A young mother who is breastfeeding her infant says, "My friend told me I can't get pregnant again while I am breastfeeding." How should the nurse reply?
a. "That is one advantage of breastfeeding." b. "You can't get pregnant until your menstrual periods begin." c. "Actually, breastfeeding increases your chance of pregnancy." d. "It is possible to become pregnant while breastfeeding."
A client is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) therapy. The nurse would evaluate the therapy as successful if the client averages a _____% increase in hematocrit weekly
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.