Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

question 52

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 the scheduled morning dose of verapamil,the patient's blood pressure is found to be low.What is the most appropriate action for you to take as the RN?

• A)administer the medication as ordered
• B)administer the medication and notify the physician
• C)reassess the blood pressure in 30 minutes
• D)administer a double dose of verapamil for the scheduled evening dose

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