A Patient Who Takes a Diuretic and a B-Blocker to Control

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who takes a diuretic and a b-blocker to control blood pressure is scheduled for breast reconstruction surgery. Which patient information is most important to communicate to the health care provider before surgery?

• A)Hematocrit 36%
• B)Blood pressure 144/82
• C)Serum potassium 3.2 mEq/L
• D)Pulse rate 54-58 beats/minute

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