While reviewing a client’s medication list at admission, the nurse notes that the client is taking digoxin. Which of the following medications should the nurse tell the client to avoid?
A nurse administers digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client with heart failure. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of this drug, which intervention should the nurse perform before administering it?
The nurse is preparing to give a client digoxin as ordered. The nurse is aware that which of the following is a priority nursing action before administering this drug?
A client who takes digoxin has developed signs of toxicity, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, and cardiac arrhythmias. Once the nurse determines that toxicity is present, what is the first action the nurse should perform?
The nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity. Which of the following signs is suggestive of digoxin toxicity?
The nurse is preparing the client’s scheduled medications, one of which is digoxin. For which of the following vital signs would the nurse hold the client’s digoxin dose?
A client with heart failure has a new prescription for digoxin. What should be included as part of teaching this client about digoxin? Select all that apply.
The nurse is preparing to administer lanoxin to a client with heart failure. At which location should the pulse be assessed prior to administration of this drug?
A client with cardiac dysrhythmia takes digoxin for management of symptoms. When the breakfast trays arrive on the unit, which food should the nurse remove from the client’s tray?
