Which should the nurse include in discharge teaching for the child with a cardiac arrhythmia?
a. CPR instructions
b. Repeating digoxin if the child vomits
c. Resting if dizziness occurs
d. Checking the child's pulse after digoxin administration
A
The parents and significant others in the child's life should have CPR training. The digoxin dose is not repeated if the child vomits. Dizziness is a symptom the child should be taught to report to adults so the physician can be notified. The child's pulse should be counted before the medication is given. The dose is withheld if the pulse is below the parameters set by the physician.
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