Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
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The client is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Digoxin toxicity is increased with bradycardia, so a pulse below 60 beats per minute should be reported. It can be taken with or without food, potassium monitoring is important but not increasing, and extra doses are dangerous.