When a Patient Is Experiencing Digoxin Toxicity, Which Clinical Situation

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a patient is experiencing digoxin toxicity, which clinical situation would necessitate the use of digoxin immune Fab (Digifab) ?

• A) The patient reports seeing colorful halos around lights.
• B) The patient's serum potassium level is above 5 mEq/L.
• C) The patient is experiencing nausea and anorexia.
• D) The patient is experiencing severe sinus bradycardia that does not respond to cardiac pacing.
• E) The patient has received an overdose of greater than 10 mg of digoxin.
• F) The patient reports fatigue and headaches.

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