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The 6-month-old client with a ventral septal defect is receiving Digitalis for regulation of his heart rate. Which finding should be reported to the doctor?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A heart rate of 60 bpm in a 6-month-old is too low (normal is 80-160 bpm), indicating possible digitalis toxicity, which should be reported.