What Should a Nurse Instruct a Patient Who Has Been

question 23

Multiple Choice

What should a nurse instruct a patient who has been started on verapamil (Calan) for elevated blood pressure to monitor?

• A) Urine output
• B) Pulse
• C) Stool for blood
• D) Edema

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