ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 Questions
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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?
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Rationale: Digoxin should be withheld if the heart rate is below 60 bpm to avoid further slowing.
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