In a patient treated with both verapamil and digoxin, the nurse needs to monitor the patient for signs of:
1. decreased digoxin activity.
2. digoxin toxicity.
3. a decreased verapamil effect.
4. verapamil toxicity.
Correct Answer: 2
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The healthcare provider prescribes a client to have peak and trough blood levels drawn to evaluate the therapeutic effect of an IV antibiotic. When should the nurse schedule the blood samples to be drawn?
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The nurse anticipates that a patient with multiple fractured ribs is at risk for which condition?
1. Decreased lung expansion 2. Increased respiratory rate 3. Prolonged expiratory phase 4. Low arterial carbon dioxide level
The nurse needs to repeat a venipuncture. To minimize any patient harm, where should the nurse insert the needle?
a. In the same arm of the patient closer to the heart b. In the left arm of a patient with a history of axillary surgery c. In the right arm of patient with a right mastectomy d. In the left arm of a patient with a left arte-riovenous shunt