HESI RN
RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult client who is taking digoxin. Which laboratory value should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately? Which laboratory value should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia, which increases the risk of digoxin toxicity by enhancing digoxin’s effects on the heart, potentially causing arrhythmias. This value requires immediate reporting.
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