A nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient who will receive Digoxin to treat cardiac dysrhythmia.
The patient takes hydrochlorothiazide and reports regular use of OTC laxatives.
Before administering the first dose of Digoxin, the nurse will review the patient’s electrolyte levels with careful attention to which electrolytes?

Choice A rationale

Evidence of human fetal risk would categorize the drug as Category D or X, not Category B.

Choice B rationale

This statement aligns more with Category C drugs, where animal studies show adverse effects, but not Category B.

Choice C rationale

This describes Category A drugs, not Category B.

Choice D rationale

Category B drugs have shown no risk in animal studies but lack adequate human studies, fitting this description.

Choice A rationale

Monitoring the weekly pulse is not sufficient for managing ventricular arrhythmias at home. Continuous or daily monitoring of vital parameters is more effective.

Choice B rationale

Monitoring daily fluid intake is essential for overall health but not directly related to the management of ventricular arrhythmias with propranolol (Inderal).

Choice C rationale

Daily blood pressure monitoring is crucial for patients on propranolol, as this medication can significantly lower blood pressure, and tracking it helps prevent hypotension.

Choice D rationale

Weekly weight monitoring is important for patients with heart conditions, but daily monitoring of blood pressure is more directly related to the management of ventricular arrhythmias with propranolol.