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Average Score: 94%
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The nurse is working on the cardiac unit with a client scheduled to receive digitalis. The nurse understands that which finding is a contraindication for this medication? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,D,E
Rationale
AV block, sick sinus syndrome, and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome are contraindications for digitalis due to the risk of worsening conduction abnormalities. Atrial flutter and fibrillation are indications.