A 70-year-old woman has experienced peripheral edema and decreasing stamina in recent months and has sought care from her primary care provider. The patient's subsequent diagnostic workup has resulted in a diagnosis of chronic heart failure The woman has been prescribed digoxin and the nurse has begun patient education. What should the nurse teach the patient about her new medication?
A) "By reducing the amount of fluid that your body contains, digoxin will make it easier for your heart to pump."
B) "This will lessen the workload of your heart by reducing your blood pressure."
C) "Most patients see their heart failure resolve in 2 to 4 months after they begin taking digoxin."
D) "This drug won't cure your disease, but it will help you be able to exercise more and be more comfortable."
C
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