The client is being treated with Lanoxin and is also self-medicating with antacids. The nurse expects the combination of these medications to result in _____ digoxin
a. anaphylactic reaction to the
b. increased absorption of
c. decreased absorption of
d. toxicity of the
ANS: C
Antacids change the pH of the stomach, decreasing the absorption of many medications.
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a. nursing informatics. b. computer science. c. medical informatics. d. informatics.
If a nurse makes a mistake while charting, which of these actions is correct?
a. Black out the entry so that it cannot be read; then date, time, and initial the entry. b. Cross out the entry with a single line; then write "mistaken entry" with date, time, and initials. c. Erase the entry if possible. d. Use correction fluid to obliterate the incorrect entry; then enter the correct notation over the previous one.
The nurse is monitoring the PA pressure of a mechanically ventilated patient. In order to accurately measure this pressure, the nurse should obtain the measurement:
1. Whenever because the timing does not matter 2. At the last clear waveform before the baseline drops 3. At the last clear waveform before the baseline rises 4. With the patient off the ventilator
A client's fetal heart rate tracing has a consistent late deceleration pattern. What actions should the nurse take at this time? Select all that apply
1. Prepare for cesarean birth. 2. Increase intravenous fluids. 3. Monitor maternal blood pressure. 4. Position client on the left side. 5. Apply oxygen 7 to 10 L via face mask.