Author Question: The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a child in heart failure (HF). ... (Read 117 times)

karlynnae · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a child in heart failure (HF). Which is a beneficial effect of administering digoxin (Lanoxin)?

a. It decreases edema.
b. It decreases cardiac output.
c. It increases heart size.
d. It increases venous pressure.

Question 2

Which is a clinical manifestation of the systemic venous congestion that can occur with heart failure?

a. Tachypnea
b. Tachycardia
c. Peripheral edema
d. Pale, cool extremities

debra928 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Digoxin has a rapid onset and is useful for increasing cardiac output, decreasing venous pressure, and, as a result, decreasing edema. Cardiac output is increased by digoxin. Heart size and venous pressure are decreased by digoxin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Peripheral edema, especially periorbital edema, is a clinical manifestation of systemic venous congestion. Tachypnea is a manifestation of pulmonary congestion. Tachycardia and pale, cool extremities are clinical manifestations of impaired myocardial function.