The Parents of a Young Child with Congestive Heart Failure

question 3

Multiple Choice

The parents of a young child with congestive heart failure tell the nurse that they are "nervous" about giving digoxin. The nurse's response should be based on which of the following?

• A)It is a very safe, frequently used drug.
• B)It is difficult to either overmedicate or undermedicate with digoxin.
• C)Parents lack the expertise necessary to administer digoxin.
• D)Parents must learn specific, important guidelines for administration of digoxin.

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