A Patient Newly Diagnosed with Heart Failure Is Prescribed 40

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient newly diagnosed with heart failure is prescribed 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) to be given IV push. Knowing that the patient is also prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) , the nurse should review which laboratory result?

• A) sodium level
• B) digoxin level
• C) creatinine level
• D) potassium level

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