When Administering Propofol Over an Extended Period,what Laboratory Value Should

question 16

Multiple Choice

When administering propofol over an extended period,what laboratory value should the nurse routinely monitor?

• A) Serum triglyceride level
• B) Sodium and potassium levels
• C) Platelet count
• D) Acid-base balance

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Definitions:

Celler-Kefauver Act

A U.S. law passed in 1950 to beef up antitrust regulations by restricting corporate mergers and acquisitions that could lead to decreased competition.

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Coronary Heart Disease

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Myocardium

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