Question # 65

Before administering intravenous metoprolol for rate control in atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, the nurse must verify:

Options:

A.

Absence of acute decompensated heart failure, severe bradycardia, or high-degree AV block, and adequate blood pressure

B.

That the patient has not eaten for 12 hours

C.

A normal potassium level only

D.

That the patient is already paced

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