Digoxin has been prescribed for an outclient with symptomatic heart failure. what is the priority teaching point to convey to this client?

Make sure to take your pulse for a minute before you take the digoxin.

Explanation:

Digoxin can also help people who have a rapid or irregular heartbeat. This can be caused by a heart problem called atrial fibrillation. Digoxin helps by slowing down and controlling the heart rate. If you have atrial fibrillation, the following symptoms may mean that you are not getting enough digoxin:

Rapid pulse (more than 100 beats per minute).

Palpitations, or a feeling that your heart is racing.

Change in your heart rate.

Dizziness.

Fainting or blackouts.

So if the heart beat is irregular digoxin can work to balance the heart beat.

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