Nurse Perry is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin), to a hospitalized five year old. Which of the following is the minimal apical pulse rate the nurse should obtain prior to administering this medication:
a. 60
b. 70
c. 100
d. 120
Answer B. A five year old needs to have an apical pulse rate of at lease a 70 before digoxin can be administered.
This medication slows the heart rate, and the normal heart rate if a five year old is between 70 and 100 beats per minute.
a. 60
b. 70
c. 100
d. 120
Answer B. A five year old needs to have an apical pulse rate of at lease a 70 before digoxin can be administered.
This medication slows the heart rate, and the normal heart rate if a five year old is between 70 and 100 beats per minute.