A loading dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) is given to a client newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The nurse instructs the client about the medication and the importance of monitoring his heart rate....

A loading dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) is given to a client newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The nurse instructs the client about the medication and the importance of monitoring his heart rate. An expected outcome of this instruction is:

1. A return demonstration of palpating the radial pulse.

2. A return demonstration of how to take the medication.

3. Verbalization of why the client has atrial fibrillation.

4. Verbalization of the need for the medication.