A Patient Has a Dose of Labetolol (Normodyne)ordered Twice a Day

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient has a dose of labetolol (Normodyne) ordered twice a day and is due to have an exercise stress test this morning.What is the nurse's best action at this time?

• A) Give the dose as ordered.
• B) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
• C) Give half the dose now and half after the procedure.
• D) Ask the patient about chest pain, dizziness, and light-headedness.

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