The nurse should monitor a client receiving lidocaine (Xylocaine) IV closely for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Heartburn
B) Apprehension
C) Hypotension
D) Auditory changes
E) Bradycardia
Ans: B, C, E
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The nurse must observe the client closely for signs of apprehension, hypotension, and bradycardia. Auditory changes are seen with quinidine, not lidocaine. Heartburn is associated with mexiletine.
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