Assume all of the following written instructions about digoxin provide correct information for patient care. Which one is best worded for patient understanding?
1) Obtain your radial pulse every morning before taking your digoxin dose.
2) Return to your healthcare provider for monthly laboratory studies of your digoxin levels.
3) Call your doctor if you notice that objects look yellow or green.
4) Always take the same brand of medication because certain brands may not be interchangeable.
ANS: 3
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