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    Ati Rn Capstone Pharmacology 1 Proctored Exam(Benchmark)
    A nurse is caring for a client in a cardiac clinic. Exhibits Click to highlight the findings that indicate the client may be experiencing digoxin toxicity. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again. Nurses' Notes Today: The client reports some improvement in shortness of breath with exertion. Also reports feelings of fatigue. Upon auscultation, S3 heart sound noted and lung sounds clear. Client has 1+ edema on ankles. Client reports nausea, constipation, and blurred vision. Laboratory Results Today: Digoxin 2.2 ng/mL (0.8 to 2 ng/mL) Potassium 4.8 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Vital Signs Today: Temperature 36.8° C (98.2° F) Heart rate 55/min Respiratory rate 16/min Blood pressure 110/80 mm Hg Answer: Nurses' Notes Today: The client reports some improvement in shortness of breath with exertion. Also reports feelings of fatigue. Upon auscultation, S3 heart sound noted and lung sounds clear. Client has 1+ edema on ankles. Client reports nausea, constipation, and blurred vision. Laboratory Results Today: Digoxin 2.2 ng/mL (0.8 to 2 ng/mL) Potassium 4.8 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Vital Signs Today: Temperature 36.8° C (98.2° F) Heart rate 55/min Respiratory rate 16/min Blood pressure 110/80 mm Hg

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