A patient is prescribed intravenous (IV) adenosine (Adenocard) for treatment of supraventricular tachycardia. Which safety precaution is most important to perform before this drug is administered?
a. Bring the crash cart and defibrillator to the patient's bedside.
b. Make sure that all four bed side rails are in the upright position.
c. Place the patient's bed in the lowest position.
d. Continuously monitor blood pressure.
ANS: A
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