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    ATI RN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam 2023

    A nurse is caring for an infant who has heart failure and vomited following administration of digoxin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Anti-nausea medication is not recommended unless prescribed by the provider and may mask symptoms of toxicity. B. Increasing fluid intake is not a recommended response to vomiting from digoxin. Fluid balance should be monitored, but not specifically increased. C. Mixing digoxin with formula is not advised because it can interfere with the absorption of the medication. D. If an infant vomits after digoxin administration, the nurse should withhold the next dose and consult the provider before administering more. Vomiting may indicate digoxin toxicity, and giving the next dose without evaluation can be dangerous.

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