A client is demonstrating signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity. The nurse anticipates that the client will be treated with:
a. vitamin K.
b. digoxin immune Fab (Digibind).
c. inamrinone lactate (Inocor).
d. naloxone (Narcan).
ANS: B
Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind) is the antidote for digoxin toxicity.
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