The nurse instructs the parents of a child with a congenital heart disorder on the administration of digoxin at home. Which observation indicates that teaching has been effective?

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Guidelines to ensure safe digoxin administration at home include providing a dose of the medication 1 hour before the next scheduled feeding. If a dose is vomited, do not repeat the dose. The medication should be given 2 hours after a feeding and not immediately after. The apical heart rate and not the radial pulse should be assessed before providing a dose of the medication.

The Nurse Instructs the Parents of a Child with a Congenital