A patient is administered amiodarone (Cordarone) intravenously. Which of the following assessments should the nurse consequently prioritize?
A) Assess urine output every 5 minutes.
B) Assess blood pressure at least every 5 minutes.
C) Assess for increased bronchovesicular lung sounds.
D) Assess for muscle rigidity.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should assess the blood pressure every 5 minutes with the IV administration of amiodarone and other antidysrhythmics. It is important to assess urine output, but it is not necessary to assess it every 5 minutes. Amiodarone may diminish lungs sounds, but it will not cause an increase in lung sounds. The effect of amiodarone is to decrease muscle strength, not cause rigidity.
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