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Vitamin K is an antidote for warfarin overdose, but it should not be given without a provider's order. It may also take several hours to reverse the anticoagulation effect.

Notifying the provider is an important step, but it is not the first action. The nurse should assess the client's condition before calling the provider.

Holding the next dose of warfarin may prevent further anticoagulation, but it does not address the current risk of bleeding. The nurse should assess and intervene for bleeding before holding the medication.

This is correct, but it is not the next action. The nurse should inject air into the NPH vial before drawing up any insulin.

This is incorrect and can lead to a medication error. The nurse should withdraw NPH insulin after withdrawing regular insulin.

This is correct, but it is not the next action. The nurse should inject air into the regular vial before withdrawing regular insulin.

Giving the medication as soon as possible may be appropriate, but it is not the first action. The nurse should verify if another nurse has given or withheld the medication before administering it.

Documenting why the medication was delayed is important, but it is not the first action. The nurse should verify if another nurse has given or withheld the medication and give it if indicated before documenting.

Reporting the incident to the charge nurse may be necessary, but it is not the first action. The nurse should verify if another nurse has given or withheld the medication and give it if indicated before reporting.

Flushing the tube with water is correct, but it is not the next action. The nurse should flush the tube before and after administering the medication to prevent clogging and ensure delivery.

Clamping the tube for 30 minutes is incorrect and can cause complications. The nurse should not clamp the tube unless ordered by the provider. Clamping the tube can increase the risk of reflux, aspiration, or tube displacement.

Elevating the head of the bed is correct, but it is not the next action. The nurse should elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees before and during the administration of the medication to prevent aspiration and promote gastric emptying.

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that can improve the contractility and rhythm of the heart. However, it can also cause serious side effects, such as bradycardia, arrhythmias, or toxicity.

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that can improve the contractility and rhythm of the heart. However, it can also cause serious side effects, such as bradycardia, arrhythmias, or toxicity.

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that can improve the contractility and rhythm of the heart. However, it can also cause serious side effects, such as bradycardia, arrhythmias, or toxicity.

Naloxone is a medication that can reverse the effects of opioids, such as morphine. One of the main effects of opioids is respiratory depression, which can be life-threatening. Naloxone can increase the respiratory rate by blocking opioid receptors in the brain and restoring normal breathing.

Naloxone can decrease pain level by reversing opioid analgesia, but this is not the expected effect. The nurse should monitor for increased pain levels and administer non-opioid analgesics as ordered.

Naloxone can decrease sedation by reversing opioid-induced central nervous system depression, but this is not the expected effect. The nurse should monitor for agitation or withdrawal symptoms and provide comfort measures as needed.

Used to treat hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood. Hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, or paralysis.

Used to treat hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood. Hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, or paralysis.

Used to treat hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood. Hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, or paralysis.