The nurse is caring for a 55-year old male patient, who is prescribed  0.25mg Digoxin IV every morning  The nurse notes that the morning labs are as follows: Digoxin level 1.2 ng.ml (0.8-2.0 ng/ml) BUN 15 mg/dl (7-20 mg/dl) Creatinine 1 mg/dl (0.74-1.35 mg/dl) Potassium  2.8 mEq/L (3.5-5.5 mEq/L) Glucose 68 mg/dL (70-115 mg/dL) Hemoglobin 10g/dL (13.5-16.5 g/dL) The heart rate is 61 bpm apically and is irregularly irregular, BP is 100/60 manually  Which of the following patient findings require that the nurse hold the dose of Digoxin and notify the physician?

The nurse is caring for a 55-year old male patient, who is prescribed  0.25mg Digoxin IV every morning  The nurse notes that the morning labs are as follows: Digoxin level 1.2 ng.ml (0.8-2.0 ng/ml) BUN 15 mg/dl (7-20 mg/dl) Creatinine 1 mg/dl (0.74-1.35 mg/dl) Potassium  2.8 mEq/L (3.5-5.5 mEq/L) Glucose 68 mg/dL (70-115 mg/dL) Hemoglobin 10g/dL (13.5-16.5 g/dL) The heart rate is 61 bpm apically and is irregularly irregular, BP is 100/60 manually  Which of the following patient findings require that the nurse hold the dose of Digoxin and notify the physician?

A parent asks the nurse, “The doctor said my baby has aortic valve stenosis.  What does that mean?”  What would be the best response by the nurse?

A client with advanced valvular heart disease and restrictive cardiomyopathy would be likely to exhibit which of the following signs and symptoms?  Select all that apply

A client with advanced valvular heart disease and restrictive cardiomyopathy would be likely to exhibit which of the following signs and symptoms?  Select all that apply

A client with advanced valvular heart disease and restrictive cardiomyopathy would be likely to exhibit which of the following signs and symptoms?  Select all that apply

A client with advanced valvular heart disease and restrictive cardiomyopathy would be likely to exhibit which of the following signs and symptoms?  Select all that apply

  One hour after administering IV furosemide (Lasix) to a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy, the nurse notes the above rhythm on the cardiac monitor.  Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse suspect?

  One hour after administering IV furosemide (Lasix) to a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy, the nurse notes the above rhythm on the cardiac monitor.  Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse suspect?

A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L (normal range 135-145 mEq/L). Which nursing action is the highest priority?