The nurse suspects that a 68-year-old patient has digoxin toxicity. The nurse should assess for:
A) Hearing loss
B) Vision changes
C) Decreased urine output
D) Gait instability
Ans: B
Feedback: Vision changes, such as halos around objects, are signs of digoxin toxicity. Hearing loss can be detected through hearing assessment; however, it isn't a common sign of digoxin toxicity. Intake and output aren't affected unless there's nephrotoxicity, but that is uncommon. Gait changes are also uncommon.
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