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Medication AdministrationPPT
Question
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed Metoprolol. Which nursing action is most appropriate regarding checking heart rate and blood pressure prior to administration?
1"Inhaled corticosteroids may cause a small (~1-2 cm) reduction in adult height; growth velocity is monitored, and the lowest effective dose is used."
2"Discontinuing inhaled budesonide during puberty, when growth is fastest, can prevent any potential impact on final adult height."
3"Switching to a leukotriene receptor antagonist like montelukast is recommended to avoid the growth-suppressing effects associated with inhaled budesonide."
4"Because inhaled budesonide acts locally in the lungs and has minimal systemic absorption, it does not affect growth in children."✓ Correct answer
Explanation
When administering Metoprolol, key nursing considerations include monitoring patient status, checking critical laboratory values, and providing appropriate safety education. Unsafe practices such as stopping medications abruptly or doubling missed doses are incorrect.