A patient has been taking digoxin 0.25 mg and furosemide 40 mg daily. When a nurse enters the room, the patient states, "There are unusual yellow halos around the lights." Select the nurse's next action
1. Assess the patient for other symptoms of digitalis toxicity.
2. Withhold the next dose of furosemide.
3. Administer both medications as prescribed.
4. Document the findings and reassess in 1 hour.
Correct Answer: 1
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