The nurse is caring for a client with potentially life-threatening digoxin toxicity and prepares to administer:
a. lidocaine. c. naltrexone.
b. digoxin immune fab. d. potassium.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not an antidote for digoxin toxicity.
B Correct: This is the antidote for potentially life-threatening digoxin toxicity.
C Incorrect: This is not an antidote for digoxin toxicity.
D Incorrect: This is not an antidote for digoxin toxicity.
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