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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hypertension. The client reports compliance with the prescribed Thiazide medication but is complaining of generalized weakness and palpitations. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential complications of diuretics.

Hyperkalemia

Cardiac dysrhythmias

Seizures

Hypoglycemia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Rationale:

A. Hyperkalemia is not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.

B. Cardiac dysrhythmias can occur with thiazide diuretics due to electrolyte imbalances.

C. Seizures are not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.

D. Hypoglycemia is not typically associated with thiazide diuretics.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Anorexia is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.

B. Fever is a hallmark sign of infective endocarditis and should be monitored closely.

C. Dyspnea is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.

D. Malaise is a common symptom of infective endocarditis but is not typically the priority assessment finding.

A. Epinephrine B. Atropine C. Adenosine D. Lidocaine

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Epinephrine is not typically used to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

B. Atropine is not typically used to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

C. Adenosine is the medication of choice for terminating supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

D. Lidocaine is not typically used to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hypertension. The client reports compliance with the prescribed Thiazide medication but is complaining of generalized weakness and palpitations. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential complications of diuretics.

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is C

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