Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication administration record and finds digoxin was administered to the client with a heart rate of 58/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Examine the client’s vital signs and condition.
Rationale:
Assessing the patient is always the first step in the nursing process.
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This question is from RN Pharmacology~2023 Re-take Exam which contains 60 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4
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