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The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client with heart failure. The nurse assesses an apical pulse of less than _____ beats per minute and must hold the medication and notify the health care provider.
 
  Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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6 years ago
Correct Answer: 60
Rationale: As a general rule, if the apical pulse falls below 60 beats per minute, the medication is withheld and the health care provider notified.
Global Rationale: As a general rule, if the apical pulse falls below 60 beats per minute, the medication is withheld and the health care provider notified.
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6 years ago
Honest answer, thanks
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