What should the nurse include in discharge teaching as the highest priority for the child with a cardiac dysrhythmia?
A) CPR instructions
B) Repeating digoxin if the child vomits
C) Resting if dizziness occurs
D) Checking the child's pulse after digoxin administration

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This could potentially be life-saving for the child.The parents and significant others in the child's life should have CPR training.The digoxin dose is not repeated if the child vomits.Dizziness is a symptom the child should be taught to report to adults so that the physician can be notified.It is not the priority intervention.The child's pulse should be counted before the medication is given.The dose is withheld if the pulse is below the parameters set by the physician.

What Should the Nurse Include in Discharge Teaching as the Highest