The healthcare provider prescribes digitalis (Digoxin) for a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to adminstering the digoxin? A. Observe resp rate and depth B. assess the serum potassium level C. Obtain the clients blood pressure D. Monitor the serum glucose level - ....ANSWER...B. RATIONALE: hypokalemia (decreased serum potassium) will precipitate digitalis toxicity in persons receiving digoxin An antacid (maalox) is prescribed for a client with PUD. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions B. produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer C. Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above D. decrease gastric motor activity - ....ANSWER...C. Which client should the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for complications during the use of an opioid analgesic? A. an older client with type 2