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NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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A physician orders an increased dose of clonidine (Catapres). It is most essential for the nurse to assess for which parameter before drug administration?

Heart rate
Blood pressure
Blood glucose
Urine output

Explanation

Answer: B - Clonidine is an alpha-agonist used to lower blood pressure. It is most essential for the nurse to check the client’s blood pressure before administering the drug. Orthostatic hypotension may occur with the initial administration of an increased dose of clonidine and existing orthostatic hypotension can cause severe reactions.

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