Mrs. A is sent home with the instructions listed below. What is the rationale for each instruction? Make sure to discuss the physiological processes involved.
Digoxin 0.125 mg every day.
Check heart rate before taking Digoxin: If heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute, do not take the digoxin and call the HCP.
Daily weighing—call HCP is there is a 5-pound weight gain over 2 days.
Lisinopril 5 mg every day.
Check blood pressure every morning and call HCP if systolic greater than 140 or diastolic greater than 90.