What step must be taken before giving digoxin (Lanoxin) ?
A) Measure the size of both ankles.
B) Take the apical pulse for a full minute.
C) Make sure the patient has not eaten for at least an hour.
D) Take the blood pressure in both the right arm and the left arm.
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