A Client Is Prescribed a Loading Dose of a Cardiac

question 50

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed a loading dose of a cardiac glycoside for an exacerbation of heart failure. When the client comments, "I usually take a much lower dose." hich response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "Giving a large dose will reduce the incidence of side effects."
• B) "You are being given a large dose in order to increase blood levels of the drug quickly."
• C) "The health care provider ordered this dose, so I need to administer it."
• D) "Your usual dose is no longer effective, you need to be on a higher dose now."

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