The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic as well as digoxin. He complains to the nurse of experiencing blurred vision. The highest priority nursing intervention is to call the physician because blurred vision:
a. is indicative of digoxin toxicity.
b. is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction.
c. indicates an inadequate dosage of the diuretic.
d. indicates an overdose of the diuretic.
ANS: A
Visual changes are indicative of digoxin toxicity when the drug is combined with a thiazide diuretic.
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