A 7-Year-Old Patient Is to Receive Intravenous Lanoxin (Digoxin)

question 91

Multiple Choice

A 7-year-old patient is to receive intravenous Lanoxin (digoxin) . The apical rate is 66. What should the nurse do?

• A) Administer Lanoxin as ordered.
• B) Give fluid bolus and administer Lanoxin in 1 hr.
• C) Hold Lanoxin and notify the doctor.
• D) Hold Lanoxin and take apical rate again in 2 hr.

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