The patient receives digoxin (Lanoxin). Which assessment findings would indicate adverse effects to this medication?
1. Tachycardia and hypotension
2. Blurred vision and tachycardia
3. Anorexia and nausea
4. Anorexia and constipation
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Rationale 1: Hypotension can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia.
Rationale 2: Blurred vision can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia.
Rationale 3: Anorexia and nausea are common adverse effects of digoxin (Lanoxin).
Rationale 4: Anorexia can occur, but diarrhea is more likely than constipation.
Global Rationale: Anorexia and nausea are common adverse effects of digoxin (Lanoxin). Hypotension can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia. Blurred vision can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia. Anorexia can occur, but diarrhea is more likely than constipation.
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