Prior to administering digoxin, what should the nurse do first?
a. Assess the patient's apical heart rate.
b. Evaluate the patient's response to the medication.
c. Record patient's weight.
d. Collect a urine sample.
ANS: A
Because these medications lower the patient's heart rate, the nurse should always take the patient's apical heart rate with a stethoscope before giving these drugs.
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