The nurse would report which of the following laboratory values as being within the range of toxicity for a client who is prescribed digoxin?
1. 0.5 mcg/mL
2. 0.2 mcg/mL
3. 1.5 mcg/mL
4. 2.7 mcg/mL
Question 2A client is prescribed Spironolactone (Aldactone) for blood pressure control. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client as a potential side effect?
1. Hypokalemia
2. Hyperkalemia
3. Hyponatremia
4. Hypernatremia
Question 3When providing nitroglycerin paste to a client, the nurse should wear gloves because:
1. putting on the paste is a sterile procedure.
2. this medication is absorbed through the skin.
3. it is part of the six rights of medication administration.
4. it is necessary for infection control.
Question 4Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client who desires to reduce his blood pressure through increasing physical activity?
1. Regular exercise can lower the blood pressure by 5 to 10 mmHg.
2. Regular exercise must be done 7 days a week.
3. Regular exercise has to be done for at least 2 hours each day.
4. Regular exercise is the participation in aerobic activities.
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