The nurse is preparing to give digoxin (Lanoxin)to a 9-month-old infant.The nurse checks the dose and draws up 4 ml of the drug.The most appropriate nursing action is which?
A) Mix the dose with juice to disguise its taste.
B) Do not give the dose; suspect a dosage error.
C) Check the heart rate; administer digoxin if the rate is greater than 100 beats/min.
D) Check the heart rate; administer digoxin if the rate is greater than 80 beats/min.

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Infants rarely receive more than 1 ml (50 mcg,or 0.05 mg)of digoxin in one dose; a higher dose is an immediate warning of a dosage error.To ensure safety,compare the calculation with that of another staff member before giving digoxin.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Give Digoxin (Lanoxin)to a 9-Month-Old