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ATI N400 Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
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A 12-year-old child.
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A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a 12 year-old child. Prior to administering the dose, the nurse measures the apical heart rate. The nurse should withhold the dose if the child's apical heart rate is less than what rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 70. For pediatric patients receiving digoxin, the recommended minimum acceptable heart rate is 70 beats per minute. This is because digoxin can cause bradycardia as a side effect. If a child's heart rate falls below 70 bpm, it may indicate potential digoxin toxicity, putting the child at risk for serious adverse effects such as arrhythmias.
Therefore, the nurse should withhold the dose and promptly notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.
Choices B-G are incorrect as they do not align with the established guideline of withholding digoxin if the heart rate is below 70 bpm in pediatric patients.
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