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A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking Atenolol.

The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication.

Constipation.

Postural hypotension.

Dermatitis.

Cardiac arrest.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Postural hypotension is a potential adverse effect of atenolol.
It can cause dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly12.

Choice A, Constipation, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported adverse effect of atenolol.
Choice C, Dermatitis, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported adverse effect of atenolol.
Choice D, Cardiac arrest, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported adverse effect of atenolol.

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Correct Answer is ["94"]

Explanation

To calculate the flow rate in mL/hr, you need to divide the total volume to be infused by the total infusion time in hours (750 mL / 8 hr = 93.75 mL/hr).

Rounded to the nearest whole number, this is 94 mL/hr.

A. "The time it takes for heparin to dissolve a clot depends on the size of the clot.". B. "The time it takes for heparin to dissolve a clot varies between clients.". C. "Usually, it takes at least 2 to 3 days for heparin to dissolve a clot.". D. "Heparin prevents new clots from forming rather than dissolving existing ones.".

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Heparin is an anticoagulant that is used to decrease the clotting ability of the blood and help prevent harmful clots from forming in blood vessels 1.
However, heparin will not dissolve blood clots that have already formed, but it may prevent the clots from becoming larger and causing more serious problems 12.

Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because heparin does not dissolve existing clots. Instead, it works to prevent new clots from forming 12.

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