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The nurse prepares to administer a scheduled dose of labetalol by mouth to a client with hypertension. The client's vital signs are temperature 99°F (37.22°C), heart rate 48 beats/minute, respirations 16 breaths/minute, and blood pressure (B/P) 150/90 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Labetalol, a beta-blocker, can worsen bradycardia (48 bpm). Withholding the dose and notifying the provider (
D) is safest (matches 55-Q41). Administering (
B) risks exacerbating bradycardia. Orthostatic hypotension (
A) and telemetry (
C) are secondary.

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