When a patient is experiencing digoxin toxicity, which clinical situation would necessitate the use of digoxin immune Fab (Digifab)?
(Select all that apply.)
a. The patient reports seeing colorful halos around lights.
b. The patient's serum potassium level is above 5 mEq/L.
c. The patient is experiencing nausea and anorexia.
d. The patient is experiencing severe sinus bradycardia that does not respond to cardiac pacing.
e. The patient has received an overdose of greater than 10 mg of digoxin.
f. The patient reports fatigue and headaches.
ANS: B, D, E
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