A Client with Heart Failure Is Being Treated with Both

question 30

Multiple Choice

A client with heart failure is being treated with both digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix) .The nurse makes it a priority to assess for which of the following in this client that could occur because of drug interactions?

• A) Lung crackles
• B) Irregular cardiac rhythm
• C) Increase in edema
• D) Weight loss of 1 lb per day

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