A Patient Has Recently Started on Digoxin (Lanoxin)in Addition to Furosemide

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient has recently started on digoxin (Lanoxin) in addition to furosemide (Lasix) and captopril for the management of heart failure. Which assessment finding by the home health nurse is a priority to communicate to the health care provider?

• A)Presence of 1+ to 2+ edema in the feet and ankles
• B)Palpable liver edge 2 cm below the ribs on the right side
• C)Serum potassium level 3.0 mEq/L after 1 week of therapy
• D)Weight increase from 120 pounds to 122 pounds over 3 days

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Definitions:

Ischemia

Reduced blood supply to an area of the body.

Popliteal Artery

The artery located at the back of the knee, which supplies blood to the lower leg.

Femoral Artery

A major blood vessel of the lower limb, supplying oxygenated blood to the leg.

External Iliac

A major artery that originates from the common iliac artery to supply blood to the lower limb.