A nurse would administer the prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) cautiously for a client with which electrolyte imbalances? Select all that apply
A) Hypokalemia
B) Hypermagnesemia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hyperkalemia
E) Hypomagnesemia
Ans: A, C, E
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The cardiotonic drugs are given cautiously to clients with electrolyte imbalances (especially hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia).
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