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:

Resting Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute when a person is at rest, an important measure of cardiac health and fitness.

Aerobic Fitness

The capacity of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen-rich blood to working muscles during extended physical activity, enhancing endurance.

All-Cause Mortality

The total number of deaths due to any cause in a specific population, used as a measure of the general health of that population.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm issues, and heart defects.