A client with heart failure has been digitalized. The client requires long-term digoxin therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client on discharge?
A) Take the drug with high-fiber meals.
B) Report to the center if the pulse is less than 70 bpm.
C) Take antacids promptly to avoid gastric problems.
D) Take the drug regularly without skipping a dose.
Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to take the drug regularly without skipping a dose. The client should consult the provider before discontinuing the drug. Taking the drug with high-fiber meals will decrease the absorption of the drug. The client should be advised to report to the center if the pulse is less than 60 bpm. Antacids should not be taken as they alter the plasma digoxin levels.
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