A Client with Congestive Heart Failure Receives Digoxin (Lanoxin) to Slow

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client with congestive heart failure receives digoxin (Lanoxin) to slow and strengthen ventricular contraction. He tells a nurse during his health history that he frequently uses amphetamines to "deal with all the stress." Which assessments and diagnostics would be a priority for this client?

• A) Urinalysis and creatinine clearance
• B) Digoxin levels and palpation for edema
• C) Blood pressure and BUN
• D) Auscultation of heart rhythm and an ECG

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