The client with digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity might exhibit which symptoms? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Blurred vision
2. Tachycardia
3. Loss of appetite
4. Confusion
5. Bradycardia
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Initial adverse effects are GI-related, and include loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Headache, drowsiness, confusion, and blurred vision can occur. Excessive slowing of the heart rate and other cardiac abnormalities can be fatal if not corrected.
Rationale 2: Tachycardia is incorrect because digoxin toxicity can cause bradycardia.
Rationale 3: Initial adverse effects are GI-related, and include loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Headache, drowsiness, confusion, and blurred vision can occur. Excessive slowing of the heart rate and other cardiac abnormalities can be fatal if not corrected.
Rationale 4: Initial adverse effects are GI-related, and include loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Headache, drowsiness, confusion, and blurred vision can occur. Excessive slowing of the heart rate and other cardiac abnormalities can be fatal if not corrected.
Rationale 5: Initial adverse effects are GI-related, and include loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Headache, drowsiness, confusion, and blurred vision can occur. Excessive slowing of the heart rate and other cardiac abnormalities can be fatal if not corrected.
Global Rationale: Initial adverse effects are GI-related, and include loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Headache, drowsiness, confusion, and blurred vision can occur. Excessive slowing of the heart rate and other cardiac abnormalities can be fatal if not corrected. Tachycardia is incorrect because digoxin toxicity can cause bradycardia.
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