The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Digoxin to a Patient

The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a patient who has heart failure.The patient reports nausea,vomiting,and a headache.The nurse notes a respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute,a heart rate of 58 beats per minute,and a blood pressure of 120/78 mm Hg.What will the nurse do next?

A) Administer the next dose as ordered since these are mild side effects.
B) Hold the dose and notify the provider of possible digoxin toxicity.
C) Reassure the patient that these are common,self-limiting side effects.
D) Request an order for an antiemetic and an analgesic medication.