A 62-year-old female with chronic heart failure was admitted to a medical unit stating that she has had increasing fatigue, dyspnea rated at a 7/10, a dry cough, and reports sleeping on three pillows at night. Her vital signs upon admission were T 98.2° F (36.8° C), BP 136/84, pulse 86, respirations 20, O2saturation 90%. The healthcare provider has ordered her oral digoxin to begin now. The client has been deemed stable, and you assume her care.The registered nurse has completed discharge instructions for this client. What information would you, as the LPN, reinforce to this client who is taking digoxin? Include at least three items.
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