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Title: A nurse prepares to administer the prescribed dose of propranolol (Inderal) to a patient recovering ...
Post by: camdenmclellan on Jan 24, 2018
A nurse prepares to administer the prescribed dose of propranolol (Inderal) to a patient recovering from acute myocardial infarction. When the pulse rate is checked, its is 52/minute and the rhythm is regular.
 
  What nursing action should the nurse take next?
  a. Administer the drug as prescribed.
  b. Only administer one half the dose and notify the prescriber.
  c. Withhold the dose and document the pulse rate.
  d. Withhold the dose and notify the prescriber.


Title: A nurse prepares to administer the prescribed dose of propranolol (Inderal) to a patient recovering ...
Post by: oalfaya on Jan 24, 2018
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