The nurse is reviewing the lab values of a client receiving digoxin for the treatment of heart failure. The nurse plans to hold the next dose of digoxin as the serum blood level is greater than _____ ng/mL
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The health care provider should establish acceptable parameters for serum digoxin levels for each client, and the drug should be discontinued if the level rises above the maximum. Digoxin levels higher than 2.0 ng/mL are considered toxic.
Global Rationale: The health care provider should establish acceptable parameters for serum digoxin levels for each client, and the drug should be discontinued if the level rises above the maximum. Digoxin levels higher than 2.0 ng/mL are considered toxic.
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