The nurse prepares to administer the prescribed dose of propranolol to a patient recovering from acute myocardial infarction. When the pulse is checked, the rate is 42 and the rhythm is regular. Select the nurse's best action(s)
You may select more than one answer.
1. Administer the drug as prescribed.
2. Delay this dose for 2 hours.
3. Withhold the current dose.
4. Document the action and rationale.
5. Notify the prescriber.
Correct Answers: 3, 4, 5
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