Your patient is on the midday schedule for hemodialysis. They have 100 mg metoprolol XL (Toprol®) ordered for this morning. Their blood pressure is 150/98. What would be your MOST appropriate action? Administer the metoprolol as ordered. Hold the metoprolol because of the upcoming dialysis. Check heart rate and notify provider if over 100 bpm. Ask patient when they normally take their metoprolol and follow their home regimen.
[Expert Solution]: Your patient is on the midday schedule for…
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