The nurse is caring for a 56-year-old patient with a history of atrial fibrillation who takes Lanoxin (digoxin) 0.5 mg/day. Which of the following assessments should cause the nurse to hold the patient's dose?
A) BP = 112/70 mmHg
B) Lung sounds with fine bibasilar crackles
C) Urine output = 300 mL in 3 hr
D) P = 58 bpm

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Digoxin is a medication used to treat atrial fibrillation and heart failure. One of its side effects is bradycardia, or a slow heart rate. A pulse rate of 58 beats per minute (bpm) is considered lower than normal for most adults, indicating the patient may be experiencing bradycardia as a side effect of digoxin. Therefore, the nurse should hold the dose and consult with a healthcare provider.

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