An appropriate nursing action related to the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin)to an infant would be:
A) counting the apical rate for 30 seconds before administering the medication.
B) withholding a dose if the apical heart rate is less than 100 beats/min.
C) repeating a dose if the child vomits within 30 minutes of the previous dose.
D) checking respiratory rate and blood pressure before each dose.

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As a rule,if the pulse rate of an infant is below 100 beats/min,the medication is withheld and the physician is notified.

An Appropriate Nursing Action Related to the Administration of Digoxin