Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking digoxin to treat chronic heart failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct answer
Blurred vision is a classic sign of digoxin toxicity. Hearing loss, insomnia, and tachycardia are not typical.
Rationale
Blurred vision is the correct answer. Digoxin toxicity commonly presents with visual disturbances due to its effect on the optic nerve. Hearing loss, insomnia, and tachycardia are not typical signs of digoxin toxicity. Hearing loss is associated with aminoglycoside antibiotics, insomnia may be due to various causes, and tachycardia is not a common manifestation of digoxin toxicity. Therefore, the nurse should prioritize monitoring for blurred vision to detect and manage potential digoxin toxicity in the client.