The Client Is Being Treated with a Thiazide Diuretic as Well

question 2

Multiple Choice

The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic as well as digoxin. He complains to the nurse of experiencing blurred vision. The highest priority nursing intervention is to call the physician because blurred vision:

• A) is indicative of digoxin toxicity.
• B) is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction.
• C) indicates an inadequate dosage of the diuretic.
• D) indicates an overdose of the diuretic.

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