The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin IV to treat a patient's heart failure. Which action is essential for the nurse to perform?
a. Administer the drug over 30 seconds.
b. Ask the patient to increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
c. Use a cardiac monitor during administration of the drug and for at least 2 hours afterward.
d. Prepare the patient for digitalization.
ANS: C
When digoxin is given intravenously, cardiac status should be monitored continuously for 1 to 2 hours.
Digoxin is not administered IV push over 30 seconds.
Nothing indicates that the patient requires an increase in fluids.
Digitalization is no longer used; it now is considered unnecessary and inappropriate.
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