A Patient with Heart Failure Who Has Been Given Digoxin

A patient with heart failure who has been given digoxin [Lanoxin] daily for a week complains of nausea. Before giving the next dose, the nurse will:

A) assess the heart rate (HR) and give the dose if the HR is greater than 60 beats/min.
B) contact the provider to report digoxin toxicity.
C) request an order for a decreased dose of digoxin.
D) review the serum electrolyte values and withhold the dose if the potassium level is greater than 3.5 mEq/L.

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