A client is prescribed a noncardioselective beta1 blocker. What nursing intervention is a priority for this client?
a. Assessment of blood glucose levels
b. Respiratory assessment
c. Orthostatic blood pressure assessment
d. Teaching about potential tachycardia
Answer: b. Respiratory assessment
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Remove the thermometer immediately. b. Ask the patient to take a few deep breaths. c. Apply mild pressure to advance the ther-mometer. d. Remove the thermometer and reinsert gently.
Which chemotherapy problem, experienced by a patient after the first round of chemotherapy, does the nurse report to the prescriber to reduce the chemotherapy dose or delay the next treat-ment?
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