In caring for adults who are receiving cardiac glycosides, the nurse should report to the health care provider when the client's heart rate exceeds:
a. 72 beats per minute. c. 100 beats per minute.
b. 50 beats per minute. d. 80 beats per minute.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: The pulse should be reported, if the rate exceeds 100 in adults.
B Incorrect: The pulse should be reported, if the rate exceeds 100 in adults.
C Correct: The pulse should be reported, if the rate exceeds 100 in adults.
D Incorrect: The pulse should be reported, if the rate exceeds 100 in adults.
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