A patient takes digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure with atrial fibrillation. The patient reports yellow vision and nause
a. The patient's digoxin level is 1.9 ng/mL. How does the nurse explain the situation to the patient?
a. "Even with a normal blood level you may have digoxin toxicity."
b. "You may have a gastrointestinal virus that is causing these symptoms."
c. "You may not be getting a high enough dose of digoxin; I'll call the doctor."
d. "Your cataracts may be worsening and you may need to have them removed."
A
This digoxin level is normal; however, older adults can get digoxin toxicity even with normal blood levels. The other answers are not accurate.
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