Before administering a cardiotonic drug to a client, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to assess? Select all that apply
A) Apical-radial pulse rate
B) Respiratory rate
C) Urinalysis
D) Weight measurement
E) Blood pressure
Ans: A, B, D, E
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Preadministration physical assessment should include assessment of the apical-radial pulse rate, respiratory rate, weight, and blood pressure to establish a baseline for comparison. Assessing the client's urine is not required.
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