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    Ati nur223g paediatrics sect 2 final proctored exam

    A nurse on a cardiac care unit is caring for a preschooler. Exhibits Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The client is at risk for developing and

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    Target 1: Digitalis toxicity The child has been administered digoxin, a cardiac glycoside, multiple times. Digitalis toxicity is a risk due to the narrow therapeutic window of digoxin and the potential for adverse effects, especially if there are signs of worsening heart failure or electrolyte imbalances. Target 2: Hypokalemia The administration of furosemide, a loop diuretic, increases the risk of hypokalemia (low potassium levels). Hypokalemia can occur as a result of diuretic therapy and can exacerbate the risk of digitalis toxicity, as digoxin toxicity is often linked to low potassium levels.

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