ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 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 decreasing heart rate and blood pressure.
Therefore, it is essential for the nurse to assess the client's heart rate before administering the medication to ensure it is within the safe range. Monitoring heart rate helps prevent potential complications like bradycardia or heart block. Assessing pain level (
A), respiratory rate (
B), and temperature (
D) may be important for overall patient assessment but are not directly related to propranolol administration.
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