The nurse is caring for an 82-year-old patient who takes digoxin to treat chronic atrial fibrillation.When caring for this patient,to monitor for drug side effects,what will the nurse will carefully assess?

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Most of digoxin is eliminated by the kidneys,so a decline in kidney function can cause digoxin accumulation,which can cause bradycardia.Digoxin should not be given to any patient with a pulse less than 60 beats per minute.

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