A Patient with a Severe Fungal Infection Has Orders for Voriconazole

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with a severe fungal infection has orders for voriconazole ( Vfend ) . The nurse is reviewing the patient's medical record and would be concerned if which assessment finding is noted?

• A) Decreased breath sounds in the lower lobes
• B) History of cardiac dysrhythmias
• C) History of diabetes type II
• D) Potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L

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