What should the nurse include in discharge teaching as the highest priority for the child with a cardiac dysrhythmia?
a. CPR instructions
b. Repeating digoxin if the child vomits
c. Resting if dizziness occurs
d. Checking the child's pulse after digoxin administration
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A This could potentially be life-saving for the child. The parents and significant
others in the child's life should have CPR training.
B The digoxin dose is not repeated if the child vomits.
C Dizziness is a symptom the child should be taught to report to adults so that the
physician can be notified. It is not the priority intervention.
D The child's pulse should be counted before the medication is given. The dose is
withheld if the pulse is below the parameters set by the physician.
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