Question

When assessing a client prior to the administration of digoxin (lanoxin, which data is most important for the nurse to consider?

Answer 1

You need to consider the Irregular apical pulse with rate of 87.

The apical pulse is a measure of cardiovascular capacity that is finished by putting a stethoscope at the summit of the heart and meaning one moment. It speaks to the opening and shutting off the valves in the heart. Lub dub is the two sounds heard that make up one pulse.