Captopril, furosemide, and metoprolol are prescribed for a c…
Captopril, furosemide, and metoprolol are prescribed for a client with systolic heart failure. The client’s blood pressure is 136/82 mm Hg, and the heart rate is 65 bpm. Prior to medication administration at 0900, the nurse reviews the following lab tests (see chart). What should the nurse do first?
Read DetailsA 74-year-old client with chronic systolic heart failure and…
A 74-year-old client with chronic systolic heart failure and atrial fibrillation is admitted for worsening fatigue and nausea. The client takes digoxin 0.25 mg daily and furosemide 40 mg twice daily. Vital Signs Temperature: 98.4°F (36.9°C) Heart rate: 48 bpm, irregular Blood pressure: 86/54 mmHg Respiratory rate: 20/min SpO₂: 96% on room air Subjective Reports: nausea, decreased appetite, blurred yellow vision Lab Results Potassium: 2.8 mEq/L Magnesium: 1.5 mg/dL Digoxin level: 3.1 ng/mL Other Results ECG: atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular response and frequent PVCs The nurse is reviewing provider prescriptions. For each action below, indicate whether the intervention is Expected or Not Expected for this client.
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