A client has taken metaproterenol. What is the nurse's priority action?
a. Monitor for heart rate >100 beats/min.
b. Tell the client not to drive for 2 hours.
c. Monitor for sedation.
d. Assess for elevated blood pressure.
Answer: a. Monitor for heart rate >100 beats/min.
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