A patient with heart failure and atrial fibrillation is treated with dioxin and a loop diuretic. To prevent possible complications the nurse needs to:
a) monitor serum potassium levels
b) keep an accurate measure of intake/output
c) teach the pt about dietary restriction of potassium
d) withhold dioxin and notify staff if HR is irregular
Answer: a) monitor serum potassium levels
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