The nurse is caring for an older adult who is prescribed digoxin. When assessing for the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity, the nurse would expect to see which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. nausea e. cardiac dysrhythmias
b. shaking f. confusion
c. incontinence g. halos around lights
d. constipation
A, B, E, F, G
The signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity include nausea, cardiac dysrhythmias, fatigue, listlessness, anorexia, visual disturbances (halos), shaking, unsteady gait, and confusion.
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