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A female patient is taking 0.125 mg of digoxin daily for heart failure. At a recent clinic visit she reports that since she has been on the drug, she can breathe better and her heart rate has been around 74 beats per minute.
 
  The nurse weighs the patient and notices that she has gained 10 pounds since the digoxin therapy was started. The patient is concerned that the additional weight will necessitate an increase in the medication. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
  A) Yes, the drug dosage will probably have to be increased.
  B) No, the drug dosage will likely stay the same.
  C) No, the drug dosage will have to be decreased.
  D) I don't know; I will have to ask your physician.
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I appreciate what you did here, answered it right Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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Good timing, thanks!
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