Author Question: The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic as well as digoxin. He complains to the nurse ... (Read 20 times)

Frost2351 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic as well as digoxin. He complains to the nurse of experiencing blurred vision. The highest priority nursing intervention is to call the physician because blurred vision:

a. is indicative of digoxin toxicity.
b. is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction.
c. indicates an inadequate dosage of the diuretic.
d. indicates an overdose of the diuretic.

Question 2

The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic. The nurse anticipates that the medication will be administered at:

a. 8:00 AM.
b. 11:30 AM.
c. 4:30 PM.
d. 9:00 PM.

Jadwiga9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Visual changes are indicative of digoxin toxicity when the drug is combined with a thiazide diuretic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The diuretic should be administered in the morning to avoid nocturia.