The client has an order for the drug digitalis, which has the effect of decreasing the heart rate. Which site should the nurse use to obtain a pulse rate prior to administering the medication?

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The apical pulse is the most accurate site to assess heart rate, especially before administering medications like digitalis that affect the heart rate, because it reflects the actual beating of the heart.

The Client Has an Order for the Drug Digitalis, Which