After Successful Digitalization,a Patient Is to Begin Oral Maintenance of Digoxin

question 11

Multiple Choice

After successful digitalization,a patient is to begin oral maintenance of digoxin and furosemide for control of chronic heart failure.To prevent digitalis toxicity,what does the nurse understand is the most important parameter to monitor in the patient?

• A) Body weight
• B) Liver function
• C) Blood pressure
• D) Serum potassium

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