A primary care NP sees a patient who is being treated for heart failure with digoxin,a loop diuretic,and an ACE inhibitor.The patient reports having nausea.The NP notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg.The NP should:
A) decrease the dose of the diuretic to prevent further dehydration.
B) obtain a serum potassium level to assess for hyperkalemia.
C) hold the ACE inhibitor until the patient's blood pressure stabilizes.
D) obtain a digoxin level before the patient takes the next dose of digoxin.
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