A patient has a pacemaker set at 72 beats/min. The nurse obtains a heart rate of 62 beats/min. What action should the nurse take?
A) Notify the registered nurse to inform the physician.
B) Review pacemaker documentation.
C) Palpate and observe the generator site.
D) Administer the patient's scheduled digoxin dose.
Correct Answer:
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C)S
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