A nurse is visiting an 80-year-old female patient in her home.She is receiving 0.15 mg of oral digoxin daily.She also takes hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg twice a day.She complains of blurred vision and nausea.The nurse observes that she is confused and disoriented at times.Which is most likely to be the problem?

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Cardiotonics are very powerful and can act as poisons on the heart.When a patient begins to show toxic or harmful reactions from too much medication,the term digitalis toxicity is used.

A Nurse Is Visiting an 80-Year-Old Female Patient in Her