A client with a left-sided heart failure is prescribed with digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following signs and symptoms alerts the nurse for a possible occurrence of digoxin toxicity?

• A.A positive Trousseau's sign
• B.Leg cramps
• C.Diarrhea
• D.Muscle twitching

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A client comes to the emergency department complaining of severe pain in the left chest, radiating to the left arm. The client reported that the pain was not relieved after taking 3 doses nitroglycerin. The nurse prepares which equipment first?

• A.ECG
• B.Artificial airway
• C.Oxygen
• D.IV catheter set

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The responsibility of the patient and his/her family is to:

• A.provide honest information about health issues and medical history
• B.ask for clarification if they don't understand information provided
• C.follow the plan of care that is outlined
• D.all the above

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A patient presented to medical emergency with hyperglycemia. If we want to lower the blood sugar levels immediately, which type of insulin will we prefer?

• A.Humalog (lispro H)
• B.NPH
• C.Regular
• D.Ultralente

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A nurse is assigned to monitor the chest tube drainage system of a client with pneumothorax. The nurse would immediately call the RN if which of the following observations are noted?

• A.Intermittent bubbling in the water seal chamber
• B.Oscillation in the water seal chamber is observed
• C.Volume in the drainage system increases from 100 to 300 ml in an hour
• D.Volume in the drainage system increases from 100 to 150 ml in an hour

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