The nurse caring for a client taking digoxin should monitor which of the following?
a. potassium level c. blood glucose level
b. digoxin level d. sodium level
ANS: A, B
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Correct a and b are correct. Both the potassium level and digoxin level should be monitored.
Incorrect Although blood glucose and sodium are part of an electrolyte panel, these are not significant to digoxin use.
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