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client prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) for atrial fibrillation calls the clinic's triage nurse reporting stomach pain and feeling weak from nausea and diarrhea. The client also reports drowsiness and confusion from a persistent headache for the past two days. Which action should the nurse take first? Inquire if anyone else in the household is experiencing the same symptoms. Ask the client about recent fluid intake and frequency of voiding and diarrhea. Check to see if the client had received yearly influenza and pneumonia vaccinations. Instruct the client to come to the clinic or urgent care to be seen by a healthcare provider.
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