p 994 Which condition is being prevented with the slow infusion of zoledronic

p. 994Which condition is being prevented with the slow infusion of zoledronicacid over a 20-minute time period?RationaleZoledronic acid is a biphosphate that is used to increase bone density. Infusing thedrug too quickly can cause arrhythmias in the patient because of an increase in atrialfibrillation; therefore the nurse should infuse the medication over 15 to 30 minutes toprevent atrial fibrillation. Bronchoconstriction occurs when zoledronic acid isadministered to patients who are sensitive to aspirin. Infusing the drug rapidly doesnot cause hepatic disease. Zoledronic acid has adverse effects such as dizziness,anxiety, and agitation; however, administering the drug slowly does not preventcentral nervous system adverse effects.Test-Taking Tip:Start by reading each of the answer options carefully. Usually at leastAtrial fibrillationHepatic dysfunctionBronchoconstrictionCentral nervous system adverse effects

one of them will be clearly wrong. Eliminate this one from consideration. Now youhave reduced the number of response choices by one and improved the odds.Continue to analyze the options. If you can eliminate one more choice in a four-optionquestion, you have reduced the odds to 50/50. While you are eliminating the wrongchoices, recall often occurs. One of the options may serve as a trigger that causes youto remember what a few seconds ago had seemed completely forgotten.p. 989Which teaching does the nurse provide to a patient who had ambulatorycare surgery for hallux valgus and is ready for discharge?