A client is prescribed digoxin IV as a loading dose. The nurse would expect to administer the drug over which time frame?
A) 30 seconds
B) 2 minutes
C) 5 minutes
D) 30 minutes
Ans: C
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When a cardiotonic drug is given IV, it is administered slowly (over at least 5 minutes), and the administration site is assessed for redness or infiltration.
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