Patients on digoxin must be ________ daily to see if the digoxin is taking effect and whether the kidneys are working properly.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
weighed
Patients on digoxin must be weighed daily to see if the digoxin is taking effect and whether the kidneys are working properly.
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