Which is the initial manifestation of digoxin toxicity in children?
a. Hallucinations
b. Weakness
c. Atrial dysrhythmia
d. Diuresis
ANS: C
In children, digoxin toxicity is often first detected by the development of atrial dysrhythmias. Hallucinations, weakness, and diuresis are not initial manifestations of digoxin toxicity in children.
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