A nurse receives an order for clonidine (Catapres) for a man who has been diagnosed with secondary hypertension. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the nurse?
A) Weigh the patient to get the correct body surface area.
B) Have a second nurse check the dose before administering the drug.
C) Question the order because the patient is not receiving any other antihypertensives.
D) Make sure the patient is on a cardiac monitor.
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).