A Patient Develops an Irregular Heart Rate, Abdominal Cramping, and Diarrhea

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient develops an irregular heart rate, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea after a thyroidectomy. Which emergency medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient?

• A)Furosemide (Lasix)
• B)Calcium gluconate
• C)Potassium chloride
• D)Diazepam (Valium)

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Definitions:

Erosion

In finance, it refers to the gradual decline of an asset's value, or the negative impact one investment can have on the value of an existing investment.

Incremental Cash Flows

The additional cash flow a company generates from undertaking a new project, considering only the revenues and costs directly caused by the project.

Incremental Cash Flows

The additional cash flow a business receives from undertaking a new project.

Sunk Costs

Outlays already made that cannot be refunded or retrieved.