The nurse is teaching parents about administering digoxin (Lanoxin).What instructions should the nurse tell the parents?
A) If the child vomits, give another dose.
B) Give the medication at regular intervals.
C) If a dose is missed, give a give an extra dose.
D) Give the medication mixed with the child's formula.

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The family should be taught to administer digoxin at regular intervals.If a dose is missed,an extra dose should not be given; the same schedule should be maintained.If the child vomits,do not give a second dose.The drug should not be mixed with foods or other fluids because refusal to consume these would result in inaccurate intake of the drug.

The Nurse Is Teaching Parents About Administering Digoxin (Lanoxin)