The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking omeprazole (Prevacid) 20 mg per day for 4 to 8 weeks to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease esophagitis. The nurse learns that the patient takes digoxin. The nurse will contact the provider for orders to:

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Omeprazole can decrease the absorption of digoxin, potentially leading to digoxin toxicity. Therefore, the nurse should monitor the patient for signs of digoxin toxicity and contact the provider for further orders if necessary. Decreasing the dose of omeprazole could be an option, but would not necessarily address the potential for digoxin toxicity. Increasing the dose of digoxin or omeprazole would not be appropriate in this situation.

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