NUR 2474 Pharmacology Final Exam NCLEX

The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients

who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

a.The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30

Novolin insulin

b.The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin)

c.The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache

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