While reviewing laboratory values, the student notes a patient's digoxin level is increased. Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding the patient's scheduled dose of digoxin?
1. The nurse should continue with digoxin until the physician changes the order.
2. Increased levels of digoxin are toxic, so the nurse should hold the patient's digoxin.
3. The nurse should continue with digoxin but notify the physician of the level.
4. Increased levels of digoxin are not cause for concern as long as vital signs do not register changes, so the nurse should check the patient's pulse and blood pressure before administration.
ANS: 2
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