The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client wit…
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client with atrial fibrillation. The nurse knows that this medication has a high risk of _______1________. Prior to administering the next dose of digoxin, the nurse should assess for ______2_______ and _______3______, both signs and/or symptoms of that risk. Options for 1: hypotension, increasing anticoagulant effectiveness, respiratory depression, toxicity Options for 2: bleeding, diarrhea, increased appetite, slow respiratory rate, tachycardia, Options for 3: bruising, low blood pressure, shallow respirations, vomiting, wheezing