A Patient Is Prescribed Intravenous (IV)adenosine (Adenocard)for Treatment of Supraventricular

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed intravenous (IV) adenosine (Adenocard) for treatment of supraventricular tachycardia.Which safety precaution is most important for the nurse to perform before this drug is administered?

• A) Bring the crash cart and defibrillator to the patient's bedside.
• B) Make sure that all four bed side rails are in the upright position.
• C) Place the patient's bed in the lowest position.
• D) Continuously monitor blood pressure.

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