A client has congestive heart failure and has been taking digoxin (Lanoxin) for 9 years. The client is admitted with signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity. Which signs and symptoms are associated with digoxin toxicity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Scomota
b. Vomiting
c. Supraventricular tachycardia
d. Yellow halos in the visual field
e. Diarrhea
f. Insomnia
ANS: B, D, E
Vomiting, yellow halos in the visual field and diarrhea are classic signs of digoxin toxicity.
You might also like to view...
Accurate, complete, and appropriate nursing entries in a client chart include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. (date) 0200 Mrs. Smith appears to be sleeping.------S. Smith, LPN 2. (date) 0200 Client resting in bed with eyes closed.------S. Smith, LPN 3. (date) 0800 Client angry at husband for spending too much money. -------S. Smith, LPN 4. (date) 0900 Client refused 0400 dose of Amoxacillin.-------S. Smith, LPN 5. (date) 0700 Client smiling, talking on telephone. -----S. Smith, LPN
A health care provider has ordered alendronate (Fosamax) for an older adult who has been admitted for a hip fracture. Which is the best response from the nurse when educating the patient on the new medication?
a. You will need to have your calcium checked monthly while on this medica-tion. b. If you miss a dose, you will need to take the medication as soon as you remember. c. Take on an empty stomach. d. Do not take with alcohol.
A patient states that he returned from a 2-week camping trip a few days ago. He complains of nausea and anorexia and dark urine. What additional information would assist in diagnosing hepatitis A?
a. Exposure to blood b. Recent ingestion of raw fish c. History of intravenous drug use d. Multiple sex partners
When a 25-year-old client asks the nurse how she can lower her risk of breast cancer, the nurse would suggest that the client
a. have a mammogram every 2 years. b. increase her intake of leafy green vegetables. c. increase her intake of vitamin C. d. minimize intake of alcohol.