Mr) David, a patient with CHF, has been receiving a cardiac glycoside, a diuretic, and a vasodilator drug. His apical pulse rate is 45 bpm and he is on bed rest. The clinical nurse specialist concludes that his pulse rate is most likely the result of which of the following:

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The clinical nurse specialist will conclude that a pulse of 45 bpm is the result of a cardiac glycoside. A cardiac glycoside, such as digitalis, increases the force of cardiac contraction and decreases the conduction speed of impulses within the myocardium and slows the heart rate.

Mr) David, a Patient with CHF, Has Been Receiving a Cardiac