The nurse teaches the patient receiving propranolol (Inderal) at home for management of ventricular arrhythmias to monitor what parameter?

Choice A rationale

Ataxia is less commonly associated with opioids than other adverse effects.

Choice B rationale

Dysrhythmias are not typically associated with opioids.

Choice C rationale

Blurred vision isn't a major adverse effect of opioids.

Choice D rationale

Hypotension is a common adverse effect of opioid use and must be monitored.

Choice A rationale

Administering the medication even if the name of the drug can be clearly read is risky because the rest of the label might contain essential information like dosage, expiration date, and other critical instructions. Administering a medication without complete labeling increases the risk of medication errors.

Choice B rationale

Discarding the entire bottle and contents and obtaining a new bottle is the safest option. It ensures that the nurse is using a medication with a fully intact label, which includes all necessary information to safely administer the medication, such as dosage, route, and expiration date.

Choice C rationale

Asking another nurse to verify the contents of the bottle is not sufficient because the torn and soiled label still lacks complete information. Without all details, there's a risk of administering the wrong dosage or an expired medication.

Choice D rationale

Finding the drug information and making a new label for the bottle is not appropriate because it does not guarantee the accuracy of the dosage or other critical details that were on the original label. It's better to use a completely labeled and verified medication bottle.