A nurse assesses the radial pulse of a client. Which pulse rate would the nurse document as bradycardia?
A) 94 beats/minute
B) 88 beats/minute
C) 64 beats/minute
D) 56 beats/minute
D
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A nurse reviews these laboratory values: digoxin level, 10 ng/mL; serum potassium, 6.2 . The nurse notifies the health care provider and anticipates administration of which drug?
a. K+ supplements b. Atropine c. Epinephrine d. Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
How soon should a drug ordered as "STAT" be administered?
a. Immediately b. With the next meal c. At the same time every day d. Only when the stomach is completely empty
With aging, there is an increase in noncommunicable (chronic) illness. The PHN recognizes that an example of a noncommunicable illness is
A. Heart disease B. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) C. Hepatitis D. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Which information should the nurse provide the client that asks how glaucoma develops?
A. "Having diabetes is a risk factor in the development of glaucoma." B. "Glaucoma exists when the pressure in your eye is high enough to cause optic nerve damage." C. "High blood pressure can certainly lead to the development of glaucoma." D. "A history of hyperthyroidism is a risk factor in the development of glaucoma." E. "Drugs like antihistamines and antidepressants can contribute to glaucoma."