The Client Has Heart Failure and Receives Digoxin (Lanoxin)

question 15

Multiple Choice

The client has heart failure and receives 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 a weight gain of 1 or more kilos per day."
• C) "Report mental changes such as euphoria."
• D) "Stop the medication if your pulse is 56."

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