A 58-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department. A diagnosis of severe digoxin toxicity is made. Bradycardia is present, and an electrocardiogram (ECG) confirms toxicity. The nurse will administer which of the following drugs?
A) Furosemide
B) Digoxin immune fab
C) Captopril
D) Dopamine
B
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The nurse is caring for a diabetic client. When preparing the client's insulin dose, the nurse understands that common insulin errors include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Omitting doses. 2. Extra doses. 3. Using the wrong type of insulin. 4. Administering to the wrong client. 5. Administering the wrong amount.
The fiercely independent 90-year-old woman who is recovering from a stroke frequently ambulates without the use of her walker because she says it is ugly and cumbersome. What would be the most effective intervention of the nurse?
a. Allow her to ambulate independently. b. Place a gait belt around her and ambulate when she does. c. Bring her walker to her and remind her that the walker is for her safety. d. Instruct her to use a wheelchair for mobility.
A priority focus of milieu management for a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) should be
a. ensuring safety. b. stimulating memory return. c. insight-oriented group therapy. d. gathering data about family relationships.
Edema may be caused by inadequate intake of
a. protein. b. sodium. c. chloride. d. potassium.