A 48-year-old woman who works as an office manager is prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan) for diabetic gastroparesis. The nurse will be sure to assess the patient for
A) tachycardia.
B) depression.
C) hypotension.
D) anemia.
B
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1. "A normal blood pressure always depends on my previous blood pressure values." 2. "A normal blood pressure is below 140/90." 3. "If I was diagnosed with prehypertension my blood pressure would be 138/89." 4. "A diagnosis of prehypertension does not increase my risk of developing hypertension."
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