A toddler has been started on Lanoxin (digoxin) for cardiac failure. For which of the following should the nurse be alert?
1. Lowered blood pressure
2. Tinnitus
3. Ataxia
4. Nausea and vomiting
4
Rationale:
1. Early signs of digoxin toxicity are nausea and vomiting. Digoxin toxicity does not cause lowered blood pressure.
2. Early signs of digoxin toxicity are nausea and vomiting. Digoxin toxicity does not cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
3. Early signs of digoxin toxicity are nausea and vomiting. Digoxin toxicity does not cause ataxia (unsteady gait).
4. Early signs of digoxin toxicity are nausea and vomiting.
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