A Patient Takes Digoxin (Lanoxin)for Heart Failure with Atrial Fibrillation

A patient takes digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure with atrial fibrillation.The patient reports yellow vision and nausea.The patient's digoxin level is 1.9 ng/mL.How does the nurse explain the situation to the patient?

A) "Even with a normal blood level you may have digoxin toxicity."
B) "You may have a gastrointestinal virus that is causing these symptoms."
C) "You may not be getting a high enough dose of digoxin;I'll call the doctor."
D) "Your cataracts may be worsening and you may need to have them removed."

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