A loading dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) is given to a client newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The nurse begins instructing the client about the medication and the importance of monitoring his heart rate. An expected outcome of the education program will be:
a) Verbalization of the need for the medication.
b) A return demonstration of how to take the medication.
c) A return demonstration of palpating the radial pulse.
d) Verbalization of why the client has atrial fibrillation.
Answer: b) A return demonstration of how to take the medication.
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