A patient is receiving digoxin 0.25 mg/day.What should the nurse do prior to administering this medication?
A) Count an apical pulse for 15 seconds.
B) Hold the dose if the apical rate is 57 beats/min.
C) Give the dose if the apical rate is 59 beats/min.
D) Double the dose if the rate is 62 beats/min.
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