A patient with a severe fungal infection has orders for voriconazole (Vfend)
The nurse is reviewing the patient's medical record and would be concerned if which assessment finding is noted?
a. Decreased breath sounds in the lower lobes
b. History of cardiac dysrhythmias
c. History of type 2 diabetes
d. Potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L
ANS: B
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