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A patient with hypertension is taking furosemide [Lasix] for congestive heart failure. The prescriber orders digoxin to help increase cardiac output. What other medication will the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?

While assessing the patient, the nurse notes severe edema of the hands and feet from third spacing. The patient is having signs and symptoms of intravascular dehydration, and the total protein laboratory result is 4.6 g/dL (normal value is 6.0 to 8.3 g/dL). The nurse anticipates the health care provider will prescribe which IV solution for this patient? 

When teaching a patient about a new prescription for carvedilol the nurse explains that this medication reduces blood pressure by which action? (Select all that apply). 

The nurse is working with a graduate nurse to prepare an intravenous dose of potassium for a patient on a regular medical-surgical unit. Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects a need for further teaching?

The student nurse assumed care of a patient diagnosed with pulmonary edema. On exam, the patient exhibits shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute, and pink frothy sputum. Which of the following orders should the student nurse anticipate? 

The nurse understands that a patient receiving nitroglycerin would be monitored for which common adverse effects associated with this medication?(Select all that apply.)

During an infusion of albumin, the nurse monitors the patient closely for the development of which adverse effect? 

It is most important for the nurse to instruct a patient prescribed nitroglycerin to avoid which substance?