A client is ordered to receive digoxin (Lanoxin). Based on its half-life of 36 hours, the nurse will anticipate administering the maintenance dose:
a. once a day.
b. twice a day.
c. three times a day.
d. once a week.
ANS: A
With its half-life, digoxin will be administered daily.
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