The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client wit…

The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client with atrial fibrillation. The nurse knows that this medication has a high risk of _______1________. Prior to administering the next dose of digoxin, the nurse should assess for ______2_______ and _______3______, both signs and/or symptoms of that risk. Options for 1: hypotension, increasing anticoagulant effectiveness, respiratory depression, toxicity Options for 2: bleeding, diarrhea, increased appetite, slow respiratory rate, tachycardia,  Options for 3: bruising, low blood pressure, shallow respirations, vomiting, wheezing

The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client to the behavi…

The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client to the behavioral health unit for observation. The nurse hands the client the unit guidelines and daily activity list. The client quickly sets the papers aside and mumbles “can’t read anyway.” Which of the following is vital to establish a trusting nurse-client relationship?