A client taking digoxin reports nausea and sees yellow-green halos around lights. The apical pulse is 52/min. What should the nurse do?

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Accepted Answer

B. Hold the digoxin and notify the provider — Nausea, visual changes, and bradycardia suggest digoxin toxicity. The nurse should hold the dose, assess electrolytes, and notify the provider for further evaluation (digoxin level, ECG).

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A. Administer the digoxin and reassess in 1 hour

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C. Give the medication with food to reduce nausea

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D. Administer a potassium supplement without an order