Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

question 76

Multiple Choice

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
An 85-year-old female in a long-term care facility is prescribed verapamil for blood pressure management twice daily. The medication is classified as a calcium channel blocker.
-Prior to administration of verapamil,which of the following is most important for you to assess?

• A)pupillary light reflex
• B)blood oxygen levels
• C)level of consciousness
• D)vital signs

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