Digoxin has a half life of 36 to 48 hours. Because of the length of the half life, the nurse expects dosing to occur how often?
a. 4 times per day
b. 3 times per day
c. 2 times per day
d. Once per day
Answer: d. Once per day
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How can her care providers most accurately explain an aspect of her situation to her parents? A) "Your daughter has lost all her cognitive functions as well as all her basic reflexes." B) "Though she still goes through a cycle of sleeping and waking, her condition is unlikely to change." C) "If you or the care team notices any spontaneous eye opening, then we will change our treatment plan." D) "Your daughter's condition is an unfortunate combination with total loss of consciousness but continuation of all other normal brain functions."
Which manifestation would the nurse expect in a 3-month-old with diarrhea?
A) Bulging fontanels B) Swollen tongue C) Dry diaper for 2 hours D) No tears when crying
Which statement made by the client indicates the need for clarification with regard to the instructions for collecting a 24-hour urine specimen for assessment of endocrine function?
A. "I will continue to take my prescribed heart medicine." B. "I will add the preservative to the container at the beginning of the test." C. "I will begin the collection with the urine I excrete when I first get up in the morning and note the time." D. "I will end the collection by urinating the last specimen exactly 24 hours after the time the test was started."
What is a hierarchical multiple regression?
A) Enters all predictor variables into the regression equation at the same time B) Enters predictors into the equation in a series of steps controlled by researchers C) Enters predictors in steps using a statistical criterion for order of entry D) Enters all predictor variables into the regression using a statistical criterion for order of entry