NUR521 Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions

A client who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) daily has a serum potassium level of 3 mEq/L and is complaining of anorexia. A physician prescribes a digoxin level to rule out digoxin toxicity. A nurse checks the results, knowing that which of the following is the therapeutic serum level (range) for digoxin? correct answer: 0.5 to 1.5 ng/mL The nurse should question an order for metoprolol (Lopressor) when it is prescribed for a client with: correct answer: Sinus Bradycardia What should the nurse include in a teaching plan aimed at reducing the side effects associated with taking calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem (Cardizem)? correct answer: Change positions slowly Which points should the nurse plan to include when teaching a client receiving a thiazide diuretic? (Select all tht apply) correct answer: -Keep appointments for laboratory monitoring, including serum electrolytes, glucose, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and uric acid levels. -Minimize intake of high-fat foods. -Include fruits such as melons and bananas in the diet When administering an intravenous titirated drip of lidocaine HCL to a client, a serious side effect that must be reported to the physician immediately is: correct answer: Paresthesias A home health nurse instructs a client about the use of a nitrate patch. The nurse tells the client which of the following that will prevent client tolerance to nitrates? correct answer: Have a 12-hour "no nitrate" time