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Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion because: {Ans: Normal Saline is an isotonic solution and prevents cell hemolysis}You are caring for a patient with diabetes. Humalog insulin is ordered via sliding scale AC and HS. When is the best time to administer Humalog insulin? {Ans: 15 minutes before meal arrives}Your patient taking digoxin (Lanoxin) has an AM Potassium level of 3.0. This level may: {Ans: Increase risk of digoxin toxicity}Which of the following medications should be questioned by the nurse, if ordered by the provider to treat a patient's complaint of nausea and vomiting? {Ans: famotidine (Pepcid)}Your patient presents with CHF and has a Potassium level of 5.8. Which diuretic do you anticipate being ordered by the provider? {Ans: bumetanide (Bumex)}You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient's vital signs are as follows: Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp 97.9 oral, HR 52, O2 Sat 100% room air. What should you do next? {Ans: Hold digoxin and call the provider}