A nurse is caring for a patient prescribed propranolol, a beta blocker. Which nursing assessments and interventions are appropriate to ensure safe administration and monitor effectiveness? (Select all that apply) (Select All that Apply.) Advise the patient to stop the medication abruptly if experiencing dizziness or fatigue. Assess heart rate before administration and hold medication if below 50 beats per minute. Encourage the patient to increase salt intake to counteract blood pressure lowering effects. Evaluate for signs of worsening heart failure such as edema or dyspnea. Monitor blood pressure regularly to detect hypotension caused by decreased cardiac output.
A nurse is caring for a patient prescribed propranolol, a beta blocker
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