Which prescription should the nurse anticipate to increase the myocardial contractility for a client with heart failure?
A. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
B. Lisinopril (Prinivil)
C. Carvedilol (Coreg)
D. Furosemide (Lasix)
Answer: A
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The nurse is providing care to an Asian American, who does not speak English. The client has not been seen by a health care provider in several years. Which may have been a factor in why this client has not accessed the health care system?
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