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A. Heparin {Ans: The nurse is caring for a patient with atrial fibrillation (AF). In addition to an antidysrhythmic, what medication does the nurse plan to administer? A. Heparin B. Atropine C. Dobutamine D. Magnesium sulfate}D. Fowlers and leaning forward {Ans: To assessfor a pericardial friction rub, you would help a patient assume which position? A. Left lateral with knees flexed B. Supine with knees flexed C. Semi fowlers with legs elevated D. Fowlers and leaning forward}C. Weight loss of 6 pounds (2.7 kg) since the last visit {Ans: When following up in the clinic with a client with heart failure, how does the nurse recognize that the client has been compliant with fluid restrictions? A. Auscultation of crackles B. Pedal edema C. Weight loss of 6 pounds (2.7 kg) since the last visit D. Reports sucking on ice chips all day for dry mouth}a. digoxin (Lanoxin) therapy daily {Ans: An 84 year-old client with heart failure presents to the emergency department with confusion, blurry, vision, and an upset stomach. Which assessment data is most concerning to the nurse? a. digoxin (Lanoxin) therapy daily b. daily metoprolol (lopressor) c. furosemide (Lasix) twice daily d. currently taking