A client states to the nurse, "I stopped taking that beta blocker last week because it made me so tired." Which are the priority nursing assessments?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Blood pressure
B. Heart rhythm
C. Urinary output
D. Presence of chest pain
E. Presence of respiratory crackles
Answer: D
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