The nurse is preparing to pass morning medications, including newly prescribed bisoprolol (Zebeta), for a patient with a history of myocardial infarction. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Check to make sure the medication has been delivered from pharmacy.
B. Monitor the patient's urinary output.
C. Determine if the client knows the side effects of the medication.
D. Take the patient's pulse and blood pressure.


D

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