Safe IV Administration of Beta-Blockers in Cardiac Patients

Very Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Medication Administration

A 72-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with congestive heart failure and renal impairment. The patient has been receiving loop diuretics and is scheduled to start an intravenous (IV) beta-blocker for blood pressure management. As the nurse prepares to administer the new medication, it is important to consider various factors related to medication administration to prevent complications.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the IV beta-blocker? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Verify the patient's heart rate is within the prescribed limits.

Assess the patient's renal function by reviewing serum creatinine levels.

Obtain a 12-lead ECG to check for any arrhythmias.

Ensure the medication is compatible with the current IV fluids.

Educate the patient about the possible side effects of beta-blockers.

Administer the medication at a rate no faster than the prescribed guideline.

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