What is the most important action for the nurse when caring for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is prescribed a beta blocker?
a. Assess the patient's feet daily.
b. Monitor for infection.
c. Administer oral diabetic drugs.
d. Regularly check the patient's blood glucose.
D
Beta blockers can increase or decrease blood glucose levels. They can also mask the signs of hypoglycemia such as rapid heart rate, making it difficult to recognize and treat. Whereas all of these actions are important, the most important action related to a diabetic patient receiving a beta blocker is to regularly check the patient's blood glucose.
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