A patient is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) and a loop diuretic daily. When the nurse enters the room with the morning medications, the patient states, “I am seeing a funny yellow color around the lights.” What is the nurse’s next action? a. Assess the patient for symptoms of digoxin toxicity. b. Withhold the next dose of the diuretic. c. Administer the digoxin and diuretic together as ordered. d. Document this finding, and reassess in 1 hour.
[Answered]: A patient is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) and a loop…
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