It Is 0800 and the Nurse Just Received Report

question 14

Multiple Choice

It is 0800 and the nurse just received report. Which patient situation demands the nurse's immediate attention? The patient

• A) with a blood glucose of 200.
• B) who needs a 0800 vancomycin level drawn.
• C) receiving a blood transfusion who reports slight itching and chills.
• D) with a serum potassium level of 4.3 mEq/dL who is receiving digoxin.

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Definitions:

Depressants

Substances that reduce the functioning of the nervous system, often leading to relaxation or sedation.

Amphetamines

Stimulant drugs that are manufactured in the laboratory.

Behavioral Effects

Changes in an individual's actions or behaviors that result from external or internal stimuli, including drugs, environment, or psychological conditions.

Emotional Effects

The impact on an individual's feelings and emotional state due to various external or internal factors.