Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
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The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IV to a client with heart failure. Prior to administration, the nurse checks the clientÔÇÖs apical pulse and finds it to be 52 beats per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
digoxin is withheld if the apical pulse is below 60 beats per minute in adults, as it can exacerbate bradycardia