The client has a history of cardiac disease and receives digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse determines that education about dietary needs with this medication has been effective when the client makes which selection for lunch?

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The best choice for the client taking digoxin would be baked fish, sweet potatoes, and banana pudding. This is because digoxin can interact with certain foods, such as those high in fiber, and increase the risk of digoxin toxicity. The other options contain foods that are high in fiber (option A), contain dairy products that can interfere with digoxin absorption (option B), or contain high amounts of fat and sodium (option C).

The Client Has a History of Cardiac Disease and Receives