Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A patient is being treated for heart failure. Labs: Sodium 146 meq/L, Potassium 4.2 mmol/L, Hemoglobin 10.5 gm/dL, White Blood Cells 12.2, digoxin level 0.8 ng/mL VS: BP 118/66, apical heart rate 68, O2 96% on 2L nasal cannula, temperature 98.4°F What will the nurse do with the digoxin order?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Digoxin level (0.8 ng/mL) and heart rate (68 bpm) are within safe ranges, so the dose should be given.