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You also include teaching about digoxin toxicity. When teaching J.M. about the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity, which should be included? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Dizziness when standing up
  b. Visual changes
  c. Loss of appetite or nausea
  d. Increased urine output
  e. Diarrhea

Question 2

You tell J.M. that the combination of high-sodium foods he had during the past several days might have contributed to his present episode of HF. He looks surprised. J.M. says, But I didn't add any salt to them
 
  To what health care professional could J.M. be referred to help him understand how to prevent future crises? State your rationale.



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Answer to Question 1

Answers: b, c, e
Signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and visual
disturbances, such as flickering lights, blurred vision, or the perception of green or yellow halos
around lights.

Answer to Question 2

J.M. obviously does not understand that many foods contain high amounts of sodium. Some
patients might associate sodium with added salt only. J.M. needs help in understanding what foods
are safe. A registered dietitian could provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and assist in lowsodium
modifications, how to read food labels, and how to use spices to make tasty meals. He needs
to limit daily sodium intake to 2 to 3 g, and limit daily fluid intake to 2 L.





 

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