Architecture Practice Exam Study Guide

The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin. Which assessment finding would require the nurse to hold the medication?

Potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L Apical heart rate of 52 beats per minute Blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg Patient report of mild nausea

Apical heart rate of 52 beats per minute

Digoxin should typically be held if the apical pulse is less than 60 beats per minute in an adult, as it can cause symptomatic bradycardia.

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