A patient is receiving digoxin 0.25 mg/day. What should the nurse do prior to administering this medication?
a. Count an apical pulse for 15 seconds.
b. Hold the dose if the apical rate is 57 beats/min.
c. Give the dose if the apical rate is 59 beats/min.
d. Double the dose if the rate is 62 beats/min.
B
The dose should be held if the apical rate is less than 60 beats/min for 1 minute.
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