A patient about to receive a morning dose of digoxin has an apical pulse of 50 beats/min. What will the nurse do next?
A) Administer the dose.
B) Administer the dose, and notify the prescriber.
C) Check the radial pulse for 1 full minute.
D) Withhold the dose, and notify the prescriber.
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