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An infant is prescribed lanoxin (digoxin). what should the registered nurse include in the explanation of the action of this medication?

a. prevents subacute bacterial endocarditis
b. thickens the walls of the myocardium
c. increases the heart rate
d. slows and strengthens the heartbeat

User Roxrook
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Hello human, potato or other species

The answer you are looking for is......


D. Slows and strengthens teh heartbeat


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User Nids Barthwal
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The answer is D!

Digoxin increases the force of contraction of the muscle of the heart & slows the frequency of the heartbeat! ☻
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