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Title: A patient with heart failure is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). The patient reports nausea, blurry ...
Post by: Robbehscape on Aug 11, 2017
A patient with heart failure is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). The patient reports nausea, blurry vision, and feeling like the heart is skipping beats. What is the nurse’s best action?
a.   Administer the scheduled dose because it will correct these side effects.
b.   Assess the patient’s heart rate and then administer the scheduled dose.
c.   Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
d.   Place the patient on complete bed rest.


Title: Re: A patient with heart failure is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). The patient reports nausea, blurry ...
Post by: Ponguito on Aug 11, 2017
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