HESI RN
Care Hope College RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of labetalol orally to a client with hypertension. The client’s vital signs are temperature 99° F (37.2 C), heart rate 48 beats/minute, respirations 16 breaths/minute, and blood pressure (BP) 150/90 mm Hg. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Labetalol, a beta-blocker, can worsen bradycardia (heart rate 48 bpm). Withholding the dose and notifying the provider (
A) is safest. Administering (
B) risks exacerbating bradycardia. Orthostatic hypotension assessment (
C) and telemetry (
D) are secondary.
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