Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
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The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of metoprolol (Lopressor) to a client with hypertension. The clientÔÇÖs heart rate is 58 beats per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
metoprolol is a beta-blocker, and a heart rate of 58 beats per minute is below the threshold for administration, requiring physician notification