The health care provider prescription reads "Metoprolol (Lopressor) 50 mg PO daily. Do not give if blood pressure is less than 100 mm Hg systolic." The patient's blood pressure is 92/66. The nurse does not give the medication
Which action should the nurse take?
a. Documents that the medication was not given because of low blood pressure
b. Does not inform the health care provider that the medication was held
c. Does not tell the patient what the blood pressure is
d. Documents only what the blood pressure was.
ANS: A
The nurse must document any interventions initiated as a result of vital sign measurement such as holding an antihypertensive drug. The nurse should inform the patient of the blood pressure value and the need for periodic reassessment of the blood pressure. Documenting the blood pressure only is not sufficient. Any intervention must be documented as well. Abnormal findings must be reported to the nurse in charge or to the health care provider.
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