Before giving a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin),the nurse checked an infant's apical heart rate and it was 114 bpm.What should the nurse do next?
A) Administer the dose as ordered.
B) Hold the medication until the next dose.
C) Wait and recheck the apical heart rate in 30 minutes.
D) Notify the physician about the infant's heart rate.

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The normal apical heart rate for an infant is typically between 100-160 bpm. Since the heart rate is within the normal range, the nurse should administer the dose as ordered.

Before Giving a Dose of Digoxin (Lanoxin),the Nurse Checked an Infant's