Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Practice Question
Question
The nurse is caring for a client receiving morphine and is focused on digoxin scenario 6. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Answer choices
- A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
- B. Assess apical pulse and toxicity signs before administration.
- C. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
- D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.
Correct Answer
B. Assess apical pulse and toxicity signs before administration.
Explanation
The priority action for digoxin is to assess apical pulse and toxicity signs before administration. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
- Objective: digoxin