A child with heart disease starts on oral digoxin (Lanoxin). When preparing to administer the medication, which of the following should the nurse do first?*1 pointa. Check the last serum electrolyte results for the child.b. Verify the dosage with a pharmacist who is working that day.c. Ask the mother if she is willing to administer the medication.d. Teach the mother how to measure the child’s heart rate.

The nurse checks the laboratory result for a serum digoxin level that was determined for a client earlier in the day and notes that the result is 2.4 ng/Ml.  Which of the following is the most important action on the part of the nurse? *1 pointA. Notify the physicianB. Check the client’s last pulseC. Record the normal value on the client’s flow sheetD. Administer the next dose of the medication as scheduled.

The nurse is giving medications to a newly admitted patientwho is to receive nothing by mouth (NPO status) and findsan order written as follows: “Digoxin, 250 mcg stat.” Whichaction is appropriate?a. Give the medication immediately (stat) by mouth becausethe patient has no intravenous (IV) access at this time.b. Clarify the order with the prescribing physician beforegiving the drug.c. Ask the charge nurse what route the physician meant touse.d. Start an IV line and then give the medication IV so that it willwork faster, because the patient’s status is NPO at this time.

The nurse is reviewing discharge teaching with a client who was newly prescribed digoxin. Which statement, if made by the client, would require follow-up? Select all that apply.1/2Your Score/Max+/- Scoring Rule"I should take my pulse before taking each dose.""This medication will require me to take my weight daily.""This medication will require me to have periodic blood work.""I will ensure I get plenty of potassium in my diet.""If I notice visual changes, I will call my eye doctor.

The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a client. The nurse should take which initial action?A. Verify the client's full name and date of birthB. Ask about any medication allergiesC. Review the client's vital signsD. Review medications and potential interactions

The patient has been receiving Digoxin 0.25 mg per day to regulate his heart rate. Which of the following outcomes would indicate that this medication is achieving its desired effect?*1 pointa. Improved appetite.b. Increased pedal edema.c. Increased urine elimination.d. Improved bowel elimination.