Before administering an antihypertensive, the nurse should complete which of the following assessments? Select all that apply
A) Pulse rate on both arms
B) Pulse rate on one arm
C) Blood pressure in the sitting position
D) Blood pressure on both arms
E) Blood pressure on one arm
Ans: A, C, D
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Preadministration assessment for antihypertensives should include blood pressure and pulse rate on both arms with the client in standing, sitting, and lying positions.
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