The nurse is preparing to administer Lanoxin to a patient on the telemetry unit.In addition to understanding the patient's diagnosis,the nurse must also know which characteristic(s)of the medication?(Select all that apply.)

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The nurse must understand the individual patient's diagnosis and symptoms that correlate with the rationale for drug use.The nurse should also know why a medication is ordered,expected actions,usual dosing,proper dilution,route and rate of administration,adverse effects,and contraindications for the use of a particular drug.It is not required that the nurse know the chemical composition of the medication prior to administration.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Lanoxin to a Patient