The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient with newly prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin®) for heart failure. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
“I should take my digoxin even when I am sick.”
“I will need to make sure to have my blood level drawn as indicated by my primary care provider.”
“If I miss a dose, I should take a double dose of the digoxin to ensure that my levels stay normal.”
“I will need to call my primary healthcare provider if I start experiencing fatigue, depression, nausea, and vomiting.”
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