Cardiovascular Pharmacology NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed dose of digoxin to an infant. The nurse should assess the apical heart rate to ensure it is at least
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For infants, digoxin should be withheld if the apical heart rate is below 90-100 beats per minute to prevent toxicity, so 90 beats per minute is the minimum threshold.