The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old girl who has a congenital heart anomaly.The patient's current medications include digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) .The apical pulse rate is 100 beats/min.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the medication.
B) Contact the pediatric cardiologist for further orders.
C) Hold the digoxin.
D) Request that another unit nurse assess the child.
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