Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client due for their dose of carvedilol (Coreg). The nurse completes vital signs prior to administration of the medication. Which vital sign would be an indication to hold the dose scheduled and notify the healthcare provider?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A) BP 102/76: Low but not critical unless symptomatiB) Temp 100.3 F: Not related to carvedilol. C) RR 10: Concerning but not primary reason to holD) HR 49: Correct, bradycardia warrants holding beta-blocker.