What patient factor would result in the nurse administering a reduced dosage of disopyramide (Norpace)?
A) Dehydration
B) Hypertension
C) Renal impairment
D) Chronic diarrhea
C
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Caution should be used with renal or hepatic dysfunction, which could interfere with the biotransformation and excretion of these drugs. Caution is not indicated with the findings of dehydration, hypertension, or chronic diarrhea.
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a. spleen. b. liver. c. lungs. d. pancreas.
An RN is counseled by the nurse manager regarding inappropriate delegation when the:
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