The nurse assesses a client who has recently developed nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, and palpitations.The history reveals that the client recently increased the dosage of digoxin
Which of the following age-related changes are most likely related to these symptoms? A) Cerebral cortex changes causing flu-like symptoms
B) Heart changes that are affecting the ability to ingest the digoxin
C) Age-related changes in cortical control of micturition
D) Kidney changes that affect elimination of the digoxin
D
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Digoxin, a common drug taken by the elderly, is excreted by the kidneys unchanged. Because kidney filtration decreases with age, toxic levels of this type of medication can occur, causing adverse drug reactions.
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