A nurse is caring for a client with an arrhythmia. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do for a client with a life-threatening arrhythmia who is receiving an adrenergic blocking drug intravenously?
A) Perform continuous cardiac monitoring.
B) Obtain pulse rate readings every 6 to 8 hours.
C) Assess respiratory rate every hour.
D) Obtain body temperature readings every 15 minutes.
Ans: A
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The patient with a life-threatening arrhythmia may receive an adrenergic blocking drug, such as propranolol, by the intravenous (IV) route. When these drugs are administered IV, cardiac monitoring is necessary. Patients not in a monitored unit are usually transferred to one as soon as possible. When these drugs are administered for a life-threatening arrhythmia, it is important to monitor the patient continually with cardiac, blood pressure, and respiratory rate monitoring frequently.
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