A client who was administered prazosin (Minipress) became unconscious 30 minutes after the first dose. Which prescriptions should the nurse prepare for resuscitation?
A. Normal saline
B. Dobutamine
C. Atenolol (Tenormin)
D. Carvedilol (Coreg)
E. Propranolol (Inderal)
Ans:
A. Normal saline
B. Dobutamine
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