A patient asks the nurse how prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) will help improve heart failure.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "It dilates your arteries and decreases your blood pressure."
B) "It directly perfuses your kidneys which decreases your fluid volume and blood pressure."
C) "It increases your heart rate which will result in improved cardiac output."
D) "It increases the force of heart contractions and slows down the heart rate to improve cardiac output."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q26: A patient with heart failure asks the
Q27: A patient is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin)0.03 mg
Q28: A patient is receiving magnesium by intravenous
Q29: The nurse is creating a care plan
Q30: A patient is to receive nesiritide (Natrecor).Which
Q31: A patient receiving dobutamine (Dobutrex)at 180 mcg/minute
Q32: A patient with heart failure is prescribed
Q33: A patient with heart failure is receiving
Q34: What is the most important action for
Q35: A patient with heart failure is prescribed
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents