Which of the Following Instructions Would the Nurse Give to the Client

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instructions would the nurse give to the client who is receiving an antidysrhythmic drug?

• A) "Stop taking the medication when you start feeling better."
• B) "Take your apical pulse rate for 5 minutes."
• C) "Avoid beverages that contain caffeine."
• D) "Take the medication only when you feel an abnormal heart rhythm."

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