Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily for heart failure. The client's current vital signs are: BP 144/96 mmHg, heart rate 54/min, respirations 18/min, and temperature 37┬░C (98.6┬░F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Digoxin should be withheld if the heart rate is below 60 bpm to avoid further slowing.