HESI RN
HESI RN 311 Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Based on a client’s serum digoxin level, the client is diagnosed with digoxin toxicity. Which action should the nurse expect to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin toxicity risks hyperkalemia and arrhythmias. Checking acid-base and electrolyte values (
C) guides treatment (e.g., digoxin-specific Fab). Potassium (
A) may worsen hyperkalemia. Cardioversion (
B) is not primary. Changing routes (
D) is irrelevant; digoxin is stopped.
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