Importance of patient education on medication purpose, dosage, and side effects
Importance of patient education on medication purpose, dosage, and side effects ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking digoxin for heart failure. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to a possible digoxin toxicity?
Incorrect. Nausea and vomiting are signs of digoxin toxicity, but not the only ones.
Incorrect. Bradycardia and dysrhythmias are signs of digoxin toxicity, but not the only ones.
Incorrect. Yellow-green halos around lights are signs of digoxin toxicity, but not the only ones.
Correct. All of the above are signs of digoxin toxicity, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. The nurse should monitor the client's vital signs, serum digoxin level, serum potassium level, and electrocardiogram, and notify the provider immediately.
D) Correct. All of the above are signs of digoxin toxicity, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. The nurse should monitor the client's vital signs, serum digoxin level, serum potassium level, and electrocardiogram, and notify the provider immediately.
A) Incorrect. Nausea and vomiting are signs of digoxin toxicity, but not the only ones.
B) Incorrect. Bradycardia and dysrhythmias are signs of digoxin toxicity, but not the only ones.
C) Incorrect. Yellow-green halos around lights are signs of digoxin toxicity, but not the only ones.