A Patient Is Taking Digoxin (Lanoxin) and a Loop Diuretic

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) and a loop diuretic daily. When the nurse enters the room with the morning medications, the patient states, "I am seeing a funny yellow color around the lights." What is the nurse's next action?

• A) Assess the patient for symptoms of digoxin toxicity.
• B) Withhold the next dose of the diuretic.
• C) Administer the digoxin and diuretic together as ordered.
• D) Document this finding, and reassess in 1 hour.

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