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54, a, Apical pulse to be monitored before digoxin
administration for monitoring the pulse quality, because digoxin
side effects cause irregular pulse.
b, Peripheral edema if there is any peripheral vasoconstriction
because digoxin cause swelling of the feet and lower legs.
c, lung sounds to detect crackles and wheezing in side effects of
digoxin.
d, Daily weight because digoxin causes nausea, vomiting, and
abdomen pain it reduces the patient's food intake
e, Appetite because digoxin causes side effects of low
appetite.
55, therapeutic digoxin treats heart failure along with other
medications and it corrects the irregular heartbeat.
56, In digoxin toxicity potassium level, will be greater than
5mEq/l
Normal potassium level is 3.5 - 5mEq/l
57, Irregular pulse, nausea, and vomiting are signs of digoxin
toxicity.
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