Mr. Jorgenson will be dialyzed within the next six hours. He is scheduled to take 20 mg of propranolol in two hours. In order to prevent hypotension during dialysis, he should
A) take his medication as scheduled.
B) receive 500 cc of normal saline immediately prior to dialysis.
C) take 40 mg of propranolol at the regularly scheduled time.
D) take his medication 6 or more hours before dialysis.
D
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