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Before administering digoxin (Lanoxin), the nurse takes the adult patient's apical pulse for 1 full minute. What additional nursing consideration(s) will be taken before administration of the medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Review of the digoxin blood level
  b. Administration of the medication with pulse less than 60 beats/min
  c. Review of serum electrolytes, liver, and kidney function studies
  d. Administration of the medication with a pulse of 110 beats/min
  e. Obtaining baseline patient assessment data, including lung sounds, vital signs, and weight
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6 years ago
ANS: A, C, E
Before administering digoxin, the nurse should review digoxin levels, review baseline diagnostic data (electrolytes, liver, and kidney function tests), obtain appropriate physical assessments for heart failure patients, and verify that pulse rate is between 60 and 100 beats/min.
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