Mr. Jackson was hospitalized today for heart failure. The physician orders a loading dose of digoxin 0.75 mg to be given intravenously. The digoxin is available in a solution of 0.5 mg/mL. (Learning Objectives 2, 4, 6) 1. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare? 2. What should the nurse do before administering the IV dose? 3. If digoxin toxicity develops, what signs or symptoms might Mr. Jackson have? 4. How often should Mr. Jackson be monitored for signs of digoxin toxicity? 5. What conditions might increase Mr. Jackson’s likelihood of exhibiting digoxin toxicity?

Mr. Jackson was hospitalized today for heart failure. The physician orders a loading dose of digoxin 0.75 mg to be given intravenously. The digoxin is available in a solution of 0.5 mg/mL. (Learning Objectives 2, 4, 6) 1. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare? 2. What should the nurse do before administering the IV dose? 3. If digoxin toxicity develops, what signs or symptoms might Mr. Jackson have? 4. How often should Mr. Jackson be monitored for signs of digoxin toxicity? 5. What conditions might increase Mr. Jackson’s likelihood of exhibiting digoxin toxicity?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter22: The Patient History And Documentation

Section: Chapter Questions

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