What is the most important action for the nurse to perform before administering a patient's daily dose of digoxin (Lanoxin)?

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Although all the actions are important,the most important is to ensure that the pulse rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute and is regular before administering digoxin or any other cardiac glycoside.For an irregular heart rate or one that is outside of this range,the dose must be held and the prescriber notified immediately.

What Is the Most Important Action for the Nurse to Perform