The nurse is caring for a patient who takes digoxin to treat heart failure.The provider orders furosemide to treat edema.The nurse will monitor the patient for digitalis toxicity because of

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Diuretics such as furosemide promote water and sodium excretion from the renal tubules,especially sodium and potassium.Hypokalemia can result,and this will enhance the action of digoxin,and digitalis toxicity can occur.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Takes Digoxin