Assume All of the Following Written Instructions About Digoxin Provide

question 17

Multiple Choice

Assume all of the following written instructions about digoxin provide correct information for patient care. Which one is best worded for patient understanding in a culturally competent manner?

• A)Obtain your radial pulse q a.m. before taking your digoxin dose.
• B)Return to your healthcare provider for monthly laboratory studies of your digoxin levels.
• C)Call your provider if you notice that objects look yellow or green.
• D)Always take the same brand of medication because certain brands may not be interchangeable.

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Definitions:

Presbyopia

Loss of elasticity of the lens and thus loss of ability to see close objects as a result of the aging process.

Lens Flexibility

The ability of the eye's lens to change shape to focus on objects at various distances, decreasing with age.

Near-Sightedness

A common vision condition, also known as myopia, where close objects are seen clearly, but distant ones are blurred due to the shape of the eye.

Telehealth

The use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access health care services remotely and manage health care.