The nurse administers a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient who has heart failure and returns to the room later to reassess the patient. Which finding indicates that the medication is effective?
a. Decreased dyspnea
b. Decreased urine output
c. Increased blood pressure
d. Increased heart rate
ANS: A
The patient should show improvement in breathing and oxygenation. Urine output should increase. Blood pressure and heart rate will decrease.
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