A Client Who Is Diagnosed with Heart Failure Is Prescribed

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client who is diagnosed with heart failure is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) .Prior to discharge,what will the best teaching plan of the nurse include?

• A)"If you miss a dose,take two doses."
• B)"Report mental changes such as euphoria."
• C)"Stop the medication if your pulse is 56."
• D)"Report a weight gain of two or more pounds per day."

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