The nurse is preparing to administer procainamide hydrochloride for the first time to a patient newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Before administering this medication, the nurse will assess (Select all that apply.)
a. cardiac rhythm.
b. blood pressure.
c. oxygen saturation.
d. blood glucose levels.
e. liver function tests.
ANS: A, B, C
The nurse should assess cardiac rhythm, vital signs, and oxygen saturation to use as a baseline for subsequent evaluation to response. Blood glucose levels and liver function tests are not essential assessments prior to providing procainamide hydrochloride for the first time.
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