A Patient with Heart Failure Who Takes a Thiazide Diuretic

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with heart failure who takes a thiazide diuretic and digoxin [Lanoxin] is admitted for shortness of breath. The patient's heart rate is 66 beats/min, and the blood pressure is 130/88 mm Hg. The serum potassium level is 3.8 mEq/L, and the digoxin level is 0.8 ng/mL. The nurse admitting this patient understands that the patient:

• A) has digoxin toxicity.
• B) is showing signs of renal failure.
• C) is experiencing worsening of the disease.
• D) needs a potassium-sparing diuretic.

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