A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and hear…

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and heart failure and is prescribed metoprolol. Before administering the medication, the nurse obtains the following assessment findings: Blood pressure: 104/66mHg Heart rate: 48/min Respiratory rate: 18/min Oxygen saturation: 97% The client reports feeling dizzy when standing. The client has a history of type 2 diabetes. What is the priority action by the nurse?

A patient develops sudden shortness of breath and tachycardi…

A patient develops sudden shortness of breath and tachycardia 2 days after abdominal surgery. A CT pulmonary angiogram (CTA chest) confirms a pulmonary embolism. The patient is hemodynamically stable. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?