A man has been admitted to the hospital with lethargy. He was placed on the telemetry unit and is being continuously monitored. He is due to receive his dose of digoxin
The nurse knows that the medication is to be held if the pulse rate is less than 70 beats per minute. Which of the following is the best site to get his pulse reading? A. Apical
B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Off the telemetry monitor
A
When a patient takes a medication that affects the heart rate, the apical pulse provides a more accurate assessment of heart rate.
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