The nurse is providing care for an older patient who is taking digoxin. The nurse should keep in mind all of the following about digoxin except
a. It is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure to strengthen the force of the heart contraction
b. High doses may cause confusion as a side effect
c. It requires periodic monitoring of drug blood levels to prevent toxicity
d. Falling from orthopnea is a common and frequent side effect
D
Falling from orthopnea is a side effect of diuretics, not digoxin. Responses A, B, and C all are appropriate nursing considerations when caring for an older patient taking digoxin.
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1. "Please make an appointment at the Breast Cancer center as soon as possible." 2. "How much salty food do you consume on a regular basis?" 3. "As long as you don't have nipple discharge, it isn't a serious condition." 4. "Eliminate caffeine and chocolate from your diet."
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a. denial. b. depression. c. self-mutilation. d. social withdrawal.
A nurse is caring for a client whose culture is different from the nurse's
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An ulcer that is located in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)