A nurse is administering digoxin to a client with renal disease who has a history of congestive heart failure. For what must the nurse monitor this client?
A. Signs of concurrent damage to the liver caused by the metabolism of digoxin
B. Signs of muscle tetany caused by the binding of digoxin with calcium
C. Signs of digoxin toxicity, because digoxin is excreted by the kidneys
D. Skin eruptions and erythema caused by digoxin
C
Digoxin is excreted by the kidneys. In the presence of renal failure, drug levels are more likely to accumulate, leading to digoxin toxicity.
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A) 1,000 mL B) 1,500 mL C) 1,750 mL D) 1,900 mL
You are working with elderly clients. One of your clients begins to have an elevated mood and some symptoms associated with mania. This client has no history of manic episodes or bipolar disorder
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A group that lobbies at the state and federal level for advancement of nursing's role, economic interest, and health care is the:
1. State Board of Nursing 2. American Nurses Association 3. American Hospital Association 4. National Student Nurses Association