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문제
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure due to ischemic cardiomyopathy who has been prescribed digoxin. Which nursing intervention is most important when administering this medication?
1Administer the medication with food to prevent gastric irritation
2Monitor blood pressure before and after administration
3Check apical pulse for one full minute before administration✓ 정답
4Assess respiratory rate and oxygen saturation levels
해설
Checking apical pulse for one full minute before digoxin administration is critical to prevent bradycardia, as digoxin has a narrow therapeutic index. Other options are less directly related to digoxin's immediate safety concerns.