A toddler has been started on digoxin (Lanoxin) for cardiac failure. The nurse will teach the parents to monitor the child for signs of digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity including:
1. Bradycardia.
2. Tinnitus.
3. Ataxia.
4. Lowered blood pressure.
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Rationale 1: Early signs of digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity are bradycardia and arrhythmias
Rationale 2: Digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity does not cause lowered blood pressure, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), or ataxia (unsteady gait).
Rationale 3: Digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity does not cause lowered blood pressure, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), or ataxia (unsteady gait).
Rationale 4: Digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity does not cause lowered blood pressure, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), or ataxia (unsteady gait).
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