Before administering a nonselective adrenergic blocker, what should the nurse assess?
A) Pulse and blood pressure
B) Bowel sounds and appetite
C) Serum albumin level
D) Serum sodium and potassium levels
A
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Monitor vital signs and assess cardiovascular status including pulse, blood pressure, and cardiac output to evaluate for possible cardiac effects. Although assessment of bowel sounds, appetite, serum albumin level, or serum sodium and potassium levels may be important to patient care, they are not related to administration of a nonselective adrenergic blocking agent.
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