When the therapeutic level of digoxin increases due to a drug to drug interaction, the result can be_____________.?
A) myocardial infarctions
B) irregular heart rhythms
C) sudden blood clotting
D) increased blood volume
B
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A) height and weight. B) Vision. C) body temperature. D) blood pressure.
Mrs. Albertson wants to know what is causing the spider marks on her legs during her pregnancy. The nurse explains that angiomas are caused by:
A) Increased estrogen levels. B) Increased weight of the uterus on leg vessels. C) Decreased exercise during pregnancy. D) Peripheral edema.
What is the nurse's responsibility for the patient after he has been intubated during a code event? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ventilate using a bag-mask device at a rate of 22 breaths per minute. b. Auscultate the epigastric area. c. Auscultate both lungs. d. Call for a chest radiograph.
A nurse assessing a patient with an ostomy appliance documents the condition "prolapse" in the patient chart and notifies the physician. Which of the following statements describes this condition?
A) The peristomal skin is excoriated or irritated because the appliance is cut too large. B) The system has leaks or poor adhesion leading to noticeable odor. C) The bag continues to come loose and become inverted. D) The stoma is protruding into the bag and may become twisted.