An Older Adult Client Is Ordered to Receive Digoxin (Lanoxin)

question 4

Multiple Choice

An older adult client is ordered to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) . The client has decreased renal function. Which condition could indicate digoxin toxicity?

• A) Elevated blood pressure
• B) Decreased blood pressure
• C) Heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute
• D) Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute

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