Which older adult client is most likely to experience digoxin toxicity?
a. 72-year-old man who is also experiencing hyperkalemia
b. 74-year-old woman who is also experiencing hypokalemia
c. 66-year-old woman who is also experiencing hypercalcemia
d. 62-year-old woman who is also experiencing hypocalcemia
ANS: B
Hypokalemia enhances the effect of digoxin, thus increasing the possibility of toxicity.
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