The client is currently receiving Heparin intravenously. And…
The client is currently receiving Heparin intravenously. And the provider has just ordered warfarin to begin today in additional to the Heparin IV drip. The client asks the nurse why she is taking both medications. What is the nurse’s most accurate response?
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An adult client with heart failure is receiving digoxin. The nurse is auscultating the apical heart rate before administering the next dose of digoxin and notes that the heart rate is 53 beats/minute and potassium level is 3.0 mEq/dL. Which priority action should the nurse take?
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The client is currently on a Heparin intravenous drip for uncontrolled atrial fibrillation. Upon entering the room, the nurse finds the patient’s peripheral IV catheter has accidentally been pulled out and the patient is lying in a large amount of blood. The nurse should anticipate the administration of which medication to be ordered for this client?
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