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

question 9

Multiple Choice

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

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

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