What should you teach any patient prescribed an antidysrhythmic drug to do every day?
a. Keep accurate intake and output records.
b. Drink half of a glass of water with each drug.
c. Check heart rate and blood pressure.
d. Participate in an aerobic exercise program.
ANS: C
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