Multiple Choice
The cardiac telemetry unit charge nurse receives status reports from other nursing units about four patients who need cardiac monitoring. Which patient should be transferred to the cardiac unit first?
A) Patient with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and a heart rate of 102
B) Patient with tetany who has a new order for IV calcium chloride
C) Patient with Cushing syndrome and a blood glucose of 140 mg/dL
D) Patient with Addison's disease who takes hydrocortisone twice daily
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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