The client is being treated with Lanoxin and complains to the nurse of experiencing blurred vision. The highest priority nursing intervention is to recognize that this:
a. is an expected side effect of the medication; notify the physician.
b. is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication.
c. is an adverse reaction to the medication; notify the physician.
d. indicates an error in mixing the medication; notify the pharmacist.
ANS: A
Blurred vision is an expected side effect of Lanoxin.
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