Before administering any antiarrhythmic, the nurse would assess which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Skin color
B) Blood glucose
C) Input and output
D) Orientation
E) Level of consciousness
Ans: A, D, E
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The preadministration assessment of the client's general condition should include observations such as skin color, orientation, level of consciousness, and the client's general status.
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