A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 1.5 mg PO to a client.

The amount available is digoxin 0.5 mg/tablet.

How many tablets should the nurse administer?

(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Choice A rationale

Notifying the healthcare provider is necessary, but assessing the client's condition comes first to provide relevant information.

Choice B rationale

Assessing the client's vital signs and telemetry monitor is the first step to determine the cause of chest pain and ensure it is not due to a life-threatening issue such as myocardial infarction.

Choice C rationale

Encouraging the client to take deep breaths can be helpful but is not the first priority. It addresses pain related to breathing but not the underlying cause.

Choice D rationale

Administering pain medication is important, but only after determining the cause of the chest pain and ruling out serious complications.

Choice A rationale

Jaundice is not commonly associated with Crohn's disease; it is more related to liver or gallbladder issues.

Choice B rationale

Hypertension is not a common symptom of Crohn's disease. It is generally associated with other conditions such as cardiovascular disease.

Choice C rationale

Abdominal pain and cramping are hallmark symptoms of Crohn's disease due to inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.

Choice D rationale

Weight loss, rather than weight gain, is typically associated with Crohn's disease due to malabsorption and chronic inflammation.