The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Before Administration of a Cardiac

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside.Which laboratory result can increase the toxicity of the drug?

• A)Potassium level of 2.8 mmol/L
• B)Potassium level of 4.9 mmol/L
• C)Sodium level of 140 mmol/L
• D)Calcium level of 10 mmol/L

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