Mrs. Barnes has consistently had a pulse of 78 and regular. Today on rounds, her pulse is 66 and irregular. You will
a. Do an apical pulse for 1 full minute
b. Withhold the medication and call the physi-cian or charge nurse
c. Administer the medication and plan on re-checking in 1 hour
d. Both A and B
D
A sudden change in rate or rhythm should be reported to the physician. As a responsible LPN, you should suspect digitoxicity and withhold the medication until speaking with the physician.
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