A 3-month-old infant with ventricular septal defect (VSD) is… | 마이메르시 MyMerci
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문제
A 3-month-old infant with ventricular septal defect (VSD) is admitted to the pediatric unit with signs of congestive heart failure. The infant is receiving digoxin and furosemide. Which nursing assessment finding requires the most immediate intervention?
1Heart rate of 140 beats per minute
2Respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute
3Apical pulse of 80 beats per minute before digoxin administration✓ 정답
4Weight gain of 30 grams in 24 hours
해설
An apical pulse below 100 bpm in an infant on digoxin indicates potential toxicity, requiring immediate withholding of digoxin and physician notification. Other findings (HR 140, RR 50, weight gain 30g) are within normal ranges for a 3-month-old.