The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Valvular

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with a valvular disorder of the heart. What intervention should the nurse perform before administering the prescribed beta blockers to clients with valvular disorders of the heart?

• A) Monitor the prothrombin time.
• B) Monitor for episodes of bleeding.
• C) Take the client's apical pulse.
• D) Monitor for bluish discoloration of the palms.