The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient with Congestive

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care to a patient with congestive heart failure who is taking Digoxin (lanoxin) and bumetanide. Which of the following statements indicates teaching has been effective?

A) "I need to restrict my intake of salt and potassium while I'm on these medications."
B) "The bumetanide can increase my risk of digoxin overdose, so I should call the doctor if I have any nausea, vomiting, confusion, or muscle cramps."
C) "I need to hold both medications if the top number of my blood pressure is less than 140."
D) "These medications help my heart beat faster so I won't feel so tired all the time."