Before discharge, which instruction should a nurse give to a client receiving digoxin (Lanoxin)?
a. "take an extra dose of digoxin if you miss one dose."
b. "call the physician if your heart rate is above 90 beats/minute
c. "call the physician if your pulse drops below 80 beats/minute."
d. "take digoxin with meals."
Answer: b. "call the physician if your heart rate is above 90 beats/minute
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