The Nurse Is Preparing to Give Digoxin (Lanoxin)to a 9-Month-Old

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to give digoxin (Lanoxin) to a 9-month-old infant.The nurse checks the dose and draws up 4 ml of the drug.The most appropriate nursing action is which?

• A) Mix the dose with juice to disguise its taste.
• B) Do not give the dose; suspect a dosage error.
• C) Check the heart rate; administer digoxin if the rate is greater than 100 beats/min.
• D) Check the heart rate; administer digoxin if the rate is greater than 80 beats/min.

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