Jim Mabry, a 77-year-old man, currently takes the following medications daily: digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg; furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg daily; and potassium supplementation (K-Dur) 20 mEq. As his nurse, you will be discussing Jim’s medication regimen and his next health care provider office visit after discharge from the hospital.
1. Discuss the relationship among the three medications.
2. Jim will have a digoxin serum level collected during the health care provider office visit. What does he need to know about this procedure?
3. Jim asked you to compile a list of foods that are rich in potassium. Prepare the list.
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