In educating the caregivers about the administration of Digoxin (Lanoxin) to their child, the nurse instructs the caregivers to:
1. Notify the physician of weight gain of two pounds or more per day.
2. Administer the medication at any set time during the day, every day.
3. Administer the medication two hours before meals and one hour after meals.
4. Hold the Digoxin if the heart rate is <60/minute or >120/minute.
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1. The physician should be notified of weight gain, which can place extra strain on the heart and may indicate congestive heart failure.
2. The Digoxin should be administered in the morning.
3. The medication should be given one hour before meals and two hours after meals.
4. The medication should be held for a heart rate <60/minute and >100/minute.
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