Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
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A loading dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) is given to a client newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The nurse begins instruction in the medication and the importance of monitoring his heart rate. An expected outcome of the education program will be:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Teaching the client to monitor their radial pulse ensures they can detect irregularities or bradycardia, a critical aspect of managing digoxin therapy.