Receiving digoxin, A nurse is caring for a 66-year-old

Receiving digoxin

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A nurse is caring for a 66-year-old client who is receiving digoxin. When preparing to administer a dose, the nurse observes that the client's apical pulse rate is 55 bpm. What is the appropriate action to take? Omit the dose and inform the oncoming nurse at the next shift change. Omit the dose and contact the health care provider. Reduce the dose and contact the health care provider. Give the dose and contact the health care provider.

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