A nurse is caring for a patient with digoxin therapy. In order to prevent toxicity in digoxin therapy, the nurse must assess for which three things?

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The nurse must assess the digoxin level, potassium level and heart rate of the patient. Nursing consideration in managing the patient undergoing digoxin therapy include correct administration and monitoring the patient for toxicity. The apical pulse should be monitored for one full minute. Withhold the dose and notify physician if pulse <60 per minute.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Digoxin Therapy