In Assessing a Patient Before Administration of a Cardiac Glycoside

question 4

Multiple Choice

In assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside, the nurse knows that which lab result can increase the toxicity of the drug?

• A) Potassium level 2.8 mEq/L
• B) Potassium level 4.9 mEq/L
• C) Sodium level 140 mEq/L
• D) Calcium level 10 mg/dL

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