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A nurse is assigned to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) for a client with congestive heart failure. Which of the following parameters would the nurse assess before administering the drug?
  1. Oral temperature
  2. Apical pulse rate
  3. Blood pressure
  4. Respiratory rate
Explanation
Answer: B - Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside with a negative chronotropic effect that slows down the heart rate. The nurse should assess for the client’s heart rate before digoxin is administered. The drug may be withheld if the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute.
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