The nurse administers a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient who has HF and returns to the room later to reassess the patient. Which finding indicates that the medication is effective?

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Dyspnea (difficulty breathing) is a classic symptom of heart failure. Digoxin works by increasing the strength and efficiency of heart contractions, which can lead to improved cardiac output and decreased dyspnea. Decreased urine output (B) and increased blood pressure (C) are not desirable effects of digoxin and may indicate toxicity. Increased heart rate (D) is also not necessarily an indicator of effectiveness and may indicate adverse effects such as tachycardia or arrhythmias.

The Nurse Administers a Dose of Digoxin (Lanoxin) to a Patient