The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin IV to treat a patient's heart failure. Which action is essential?
1. Give the drug over 30 seconds.
2. Ask the patient to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration.
3. Use a cardiac monitor during the administration and for 2 hours afterward.
4. Mix the dose of digoxin with a potassium replacement.
Correct Answer: 3
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