The nurse is caring for a 68-year-old patient who the nurse suspects has digoxin toxicity. What should the nurse 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, but is not a common sign of digoxin toxicity. Intake and output are not affected unless there is nephrotoxicity, but that situation is uncommon. Gait changes are also uncommon.
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