An Elderly Client with a History of Stable Chronic Obstructive

An elderly client with a history of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, alcohol abuse, and cirrhosis has a serum theophylline level of 25.8 mcg/mL (143 µmol/L) .  Which clinical manifestation associated with theophylline toxicity should worry the nurse most?

A) Alterations in color vision
B) Gum (gingival) hypertrophy
C) Hyperthermia
D) Seizure activity

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