on 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?.

on 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?.

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