The nurse receives a laboratory report that states her patient's digoxin level is 1.2 mg/mL; therapeutic range for this drug is 0.5 to 2.0 mg/mL. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Notify the prescriber to reduce the dose.
b. Withhold the next dose of digoxin.
c. Administer the next dose as prescribed.
d. Notify the prescribing healthcare provider to increase the dose.
ANS: C
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