NUR 242||NUR 242 EXAM 3 BEST OF 2025/2026
QUESTION ANSWERS WELL DEFINED (LATEST
UPDATE) GRADED A+
A 2-month-old infant with the diagnosis of heart failure is discharged
with a prescription for oral digoxin 0.05 mg every 12 hours. The bottle of
digoxin is labeled "0.05 mg/mL." Which item would the nurse teach the
mother to use when administering the medication? - correct answer-
Calibrated syringe
A 78-year-old client who has hypertension is beginning treatment with
furosemide. Considering the client's age, which would the nurse teach
the client to do? - correct answer- Change positions slowly
A child with a congenital heart defect has a cardiac catheterization.
Which is an essential element of nursing care after this procedure? -
correct answer- Monitoring the extremity distal to the insertion site
A child with pulmonary edema is treated with opioids and furosemide.
Which nursing interventions would the nurse perform to promote safe
medication administration? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - correct answer- Following the principle
of atraumatic care
Administering oral drugs with food or snacks
Documenting the client's age, weight, and height
,A client admitted for mitral valve surgery tells the nurse, "I am not
worried at all about the surgery!" Which response by the nurse is best?
- correct answer- I think you may still have questions about the
surgery.
A client has been given a prescription for furosemide 40 mg every day in
conjunction with digoxin. Which concern would prompt the nurse to ask
the health care provider about potassium supplements? - correct
answer- Digoxin toxicity occurs rapidly in the presence of
hypokalemia
A client has been receiving digoxin. The client calls the clinic and
complains of "yellow vision." Which response would the nurse provide -
correct answer- "The medication may need to be discontinued. Come
to the clinic this afternoon."
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of heart failure and
acute pulmonary edema. The health care provider prescribes furosemide
40 mg intravenous (IV) stat to be repeated in 1 hour. Which nursing
action will best evaluate the effectiveness of the furosemide in managing
the client's condition? - correct answer- Auscultating breath sounds
A client is given a loading dose of digoxin and placed on a maintenance
dose of digoxin 0.25 mg by mouth daily. Which responses would the
nurse expect the client to exhibit when a therapeutic effect of digoxin is
achieved? - correct answer- Resolution of heart failure
,A client is receiving furosemide to relieve edema. The nurse will monitor
the client for which adverse effect? - correct answer- hypokalemia
A client is receiving furosemide to relieve edema. The nurse will monitor
the client for which responses? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - correct answer- Weight loss
Excessive loss of potassium ions
A client is receiving furosemide. For which sign of hypokalemia will the
nurse monitor client? - correct answer- Muscle weakness
A client is taking furosemide. At each clinic visit, the nurse will assess for
which adverse effect? - correct answer- Hyporeflexia
A client takes furosemide and digoxin for heart failure. Why would the
nurse advise the client to drink a glass of orange juice every day? -
correct answer- Maintaining potassium levels
A client takes furosemide and digoxin for heart failure. Why would the
nurse advise the client to drink a glass of orange juice every day? -
correct answer- Maintaining potassium levels
A client was prescribed furosemide. The nurse would instruct the client
to include which food in the diet? - correct answer- Bananas
, A client who has been admitted with pulmonary edema and received
furosemide intravenously needs to void. Which action by the nurse
would be best? - correct answer- Assist the client to a bedside
commode.
A client who has been diagnosed with a myocardial infarction receives
digoxin, fluoxetine, morphine, and docusate sodium. Which medication
would the nurse identify as a risk factor for straining due to
constipation? - correct answer- Morphine
A client who takes furosemide and digoxin reports to the nurse that
everything looks yellow. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate? - correct answer- "I will hold the medication until I
consult with your health care provider.
A client with a history of a congenital heart defect is admitted to the
birthing unit in early labor. Which position would the nurse encourage
the client to assume? - correct answer- Semi-Fowler
A client with congestive heart failure is receiving intravenous digoxin
(Cardoxin) therapy. The registered nurse identifies that which items on
the client's care plan are appropriate for a licensed practical nurse (LPN)
to perform? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. - correct answer- Help the client ambulate when required.
Monitor the client's vitals every 30 minutes
Administer adequate oral fluids to the client
QUESTION ANSWERS WELL DEFINED (LATEST
UPDATE) GRADED A+
A 2-month-old infant with the diagnosis of heart failure is discharged
with a prescription for oral digoxin 0.05 mg every 12 hours. The bottle of
digoxin is labeled "0.05 mg/mL." Which item would the nurse teach the
mother to use when administering the medication? - correct answer-
Calibrated syringe
A 78-year-old client who has hypertension is beginning treatment with
furosemide. Considering the client's age, which would the nurse teach
the client to do? - correct answer- Change positions slowly
A child with a congenital heart defect has a cardiac catheterization.
Which is an essential element of nursing care after this procedure? -
correct answer- Monitoring the extremity distal to the insertion site
A child with pulmonary edema is treated with opioids and furosemide.
Which nursing interventions would the nurse perform to promote safe
medication administration? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - correct answer- Following the principle
of atraumatic care
Administering oral drugs with food or snacks
Documenting the client's age, weight, and height
,A client admitted for mitral valve surgery tells the nurse, "I am not
worried at all about the surgery!" Which response by the nurse is best?
- correct answer- I think you may still have questions about the
surgery.
A client has been given a prescription for furosemide 40 mg every day in
conjunction with digoxin. Which concern would prompt the nurse to ask
the health care provider about potassium supplements? - correct
answer- Digoxin toxicity occurs rapidly in the presence of
hypokalemia
A client has been receiving digoxin. The client calls the clinic and
complains of "yellow vision." Which response would the nurse provide -
correct answer- "The medication may need to be discontinued. Come
to the clinic this afternoon."
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of heart failure and
acute pulmonary edema. The health care provider prescribes furosemide
40 mg intravenous (IV) stat to be repeated in 1 hour. Which nursing
action will best evaluate the effectiveness of the furosemide in managing
the client's condition? - correct answer- Auscultating breath sounds
A client is given a loading dose of digoxin and placed on a maintenance
dose of digoxin 0.25 mg by mouth daily. Which responses would the
nurse expect the client to exhibit when a therapeutic effect of digoxin is
achieved? - correct answer- Resolution of heart failure
,A client is receiving furosemide to relieve edema. The nurse will monitor
the client for which adverse effect? - correct answer- hypokalemia
A client is receiving furosemide to relieve edema. The nurse will monitor
the client for which responses? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - correct answer- Weight loss
Excessive loss of potassium ions
A client is receiving furosemide. For which sign of hypokalemia will the
nurse monitor client? - correct answer- Muscle weakness
A client is taking furosemide. At each clinic visit, the nurse will assess for
which adverse effect? - correct answer- Hyporeflexia
A client takes furosemide and digoxin for heart failure. Why would the
nurse advise the client to drink a glass of orange juice every day? -
correct answer- Maintaining potassium levels
A client takes furosemide and digoxin for heart failure. Why would the
nurse advise the client to drink a glass of orange juice every day? -
correct answer- Maintaining potassium levels
A client was prescribed furosemide. The nurse would instruct the client
to include which food in the diet? - correct answer- Bananas
, A client who has been admitted with pulmonary edema and received
furosemide intravenously needs to void. Which action by the nurse
would be best? - correct answer- Assist the client to a bedside
commode.
A client who has been diagnosed with a myocardial infarction receives
digoxin, fluoxetine, morphine, and docusate sodium. Which medication
would the nurse identify as a risk factor for straining due to
constipation? - correct answer- Morphine
A client who takes furosemide and digoxin reports to the nurse that
everything looks yellow. Which response by the nurse is most
appropriate? - correct answer- "I will hold the medication until I
consult with your health care provider.
A client with a history of a congenital heart defect is admitted to the
birthing unit in early labor. Which position would the nurse encourage
the client to assume? - correct answer- Semi-Fowler
A client with congestive heart failure is receiving intravenous digoxin
(Cardoxin) therapy. The registered nurse identifies that which items on
the client's care plan are appropriate for a licensed practical nurse (LPN)
to perform? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. - correct answer- Help the client ambulate when required.
Monitor the client's vitals every 30 minutes
Administer adequate oral fluids to the client
