A nurse reviews these laboratory values: digoxin level 10 ng/mL; serum potassium 6.2 . The nurse notifies the health care provider and anticipates administering which drug?
a. K+ supplements
b. Atropine
c. Epinephrine
d. Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
d
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1. Assessing 2. Diagnosing 3. Planning 4. Evaluating
What is the correct order for assessing vital signs in an infant to ensure the accuracy of measurements?
a. Respiration, temperature, pulse b. Pulse, respiration, temperature c. Temperature, pulse, respiration d. Respiration, pulse, temperature
A hiring manager is hiring a certified gerontological nurse. Which candidate would be qualified for this position?
1. The nurse has a master's degree in nursing and has worked in a nursing home for 10 years. 2. The nurse has worked in administration at a geriatric psychiatric facility for 5 years. 3. The nurse has worked full time at least 2 years in gerontological nursing and is in a PhD program. 4. The nurse's clinical competence in gerontological nursing has been validated via testing.
When administering IV vancomycin, the nurse should:
a. monitor the client for ototoxicity. b. maintain the client on complete bed rest. c. infuse this drug over a minimum of one hour. d. infuse this agent as an IV bolus.