Prior to the Administration of a Beta-Adrenergic Blocker,the Nurse Notes

question 16

Multiple Choice

Prior to the administration of a beta-adrenergic blocker,the nurse notes the patient to have a heart rate of 52 beats/min,peripheral edema,crackles in the bases of the lungs,and mottled skin.Which is the priority nursing action?

• A) Administer the medication as ordered.
• B) Reevaluate the patient in 20 minutes.
• C) Obtain a serum blood level.
• D) Withhold the medication and notify the healthcare provider.

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