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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: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Heart rate. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that primarily affects the heart by decreasing heart rate and blood pressure.
Therefore, assessing the client's heart rate before administering propranolol is crucial to ensure it is not already too low. This assessment helps prevent potential adverse effects such as bradycardia or hypotension.
Temperature (
A), respiratory rate (
C), and pain level (
D) are not directly related to the action of propranolol and are not necessary to assess before administering this medication.

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