The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) ...

[karlynnae]

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]

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.

[karlynnae]

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[bdobbins]

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