The patient has an order for a calcium channel blocker antihypertensive medication bid. Before administering this medication, the nurse will
1. Check the patient's pulse to prevent tachycardia.
2. Check the patient's blood pressure to prevent hypotension.
3. Check the patient's blood levels to prevent toxicity.
4. Check the patient's potassium levels to prevent hyperkalemia.
ANS: 2
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research report? A) introduction B) methods C) results D) conclusions
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