The nurse is reviewing the lab values of a client receiving digoxin for the treatment of heart failure. The nurse plans to hold the next dose of digoxin because the serum blood level is greater than ________ ng/mL.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

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The healthcare provider should establish acceptable parameters for serum digoxin levels for each client, and the drug should be discontinued if the level rises above the maximum. Digoxin levels higher than 2.0 ng/mL are considered toxic.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Lab Values of a Client