The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Receiving

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving several cardiac medications designed to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system,vitamin B₁₂,and an H₂ blocker.The nurse should do which of the following?

• A) Assess for signs of peptic ulcer.
• B) Be watchful for increased saliva production.
• C) Evaluate for a decrease in potassium level.
• D) Give the patient medications to prevent anemia.