Posted: January 3rd, 2018

Digoxin (Lanoxin) : 3 important facts to note

A client is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. The health care provider has written a new order to give metoprolol (Lopressor) 25 mg B.I.D. In assessing the client prior to administering the medications, which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?

A. Blood pressure 94/60
B. Heart rate 76
C. Urine output 50 ml/hour
D. Respiratory rate 16