ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Heart rate. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that primarily works by slowing down the heart rate.
Therefore, assessing the client's heart rate before administering the medication is crucial to ensure that the client's heart rate is within the appropriate range. Monitoring the heart rate helps in determining the effectiveness and safety of propranolol therapy. Assessing pain level (
A), temperature (
B), and respiratory rate (
D) are not directly related to propranolol administration and are not the priority in this situation.
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