The nurse is assessing a patient with myocarditis before administering the scheduled dose of digoxin (Lanoxin). Which finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?
a. Leukocytosis
b. Irregular pulse
c. Generalized myalgia
d. Complaint of fatigue
ANS: B
Myocarditis predisposes the heart to digoxin-associated dysrhythmias and toxicity. The other findings are common symptoms of myocarditis and there is no urgent need to report these.
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