As Part of Discharge Teaching, the Nurse Is Instructing a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

As part of discharge teaching, the nurse is instructing a patient on the use of digoxin. What should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.?

• A)Change position quickly to avoid orthostatic hypotension.
• B)Take pulse before taking medication and if below 60 or above 100, call the physician.
• C)Report blurred vision, photophobia, or seeing yellowish green halos.
• D)Take medication exactly as directed at the same time each day.
• E)Report if a persistent cough occurs.

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Definitions:

Crista Ampullaris

A sensory organ located within the semicircular canals of the inner ear, detecting head movements.

Otoliths

Small calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear that, along with hair cells, help to detect gravity and linear accelerations, contributing to balance and spatial orientation.

Macula

A specialized region in the center of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision.

Static Equilibrium

A state where an object is at rest and the sum of all forces and torques acting on it is zero, resulting in no movement.