Assignment task:
Order: digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IV every 12 hours Available supply: digoxin solution for injection 0.25 mg/mL IV Push: Diluent: May be administered undiluted. May also dilute 1 mL of digoxin in 4 mL of sterile water for injection, D5W, or 0.9% NaCl. Less diluent will cause precipitation. Use diluted solution immediately. Rate: Administer over at least 5 min The nurse chooses to administer the medication diluted according to the drug guide information above.
1. How many mL of digoxin will the nurse withdraw? Need Assignment Help?
2. What is the total volume in the syringe after diluting?
3. What is the fastest (per directions above) safe rate in mL/min of administration?