[Answered]: The nurse is reviewing J.T.’s medication orders

The nurse is reviewing J.T.’s medication orders. J.T.’s mother states the following rationale for starting J.T. on digoxin (Lanoxin): “I need to give this to J. to decrease her blood pressure so her heart doesn’t have to work so hard.” The nurse knows this statement is false. What is actual purpose of starting J.T. on digoxin (Lanoxin)? Decrease the force of contraction Increase contractility and slow conduction Correct atrial dysrhythmias Decrease apical rate and improve cardiac output