A client admitted with heart failure overhears the health care provider discussing plans to "digitalize" the client and asks the nurse what this means. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Rationale 1: Digitalization is the process in which the dose of digoxin gradually is increased until the heart tissue is saturated and symptoms of heart failure subside.
Rationale 2: Although the doses would be given over the next few days, the answer is not specific enough.
Rationale 3: The doses are not increased to toxic levels.
Rationale 4: Twice the normal dose is not given.

A Client Admitted with Heart Failure Overhears the Health Care