The Nurse Is Preparing to Pass Morning Medications, Including Newly

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to pass morning medications, including newly prescribed Coreg (carvedilol) , for a patient admitted with an acute myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A) Check to make sure the medication has been delivered from pharmacy.
B) Take the patient's blood pressure.
C) Monitor the patient's respiratory rate and rhythm.
D) Determine the patient's level of pain.