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Question

A client is prescribed furosemide and digoxin to manage their symptoms associated with heart failure. The nurse understands which of the following is true when taking these medications together? Furosemide can cause a loss of potassium, creating higher risk of digoxin-induced dysrhythmias. Furosemide can cause an excess retention of potassium, creating a higher risk of digoxin-induced dysrhythmias. Furosemide can promote loss of potassium and thereby decrease the risk of digoxin-induced dysrhythmias. There is no concern for the concomitant use of these two medications.