[Verified Answer]: On 5-21-xx, the home health nurse makes a…

On 5-21-xx, the home health nurse makes a home visit and reviews the patient’s medications. The patient takes nadolol for angina. Nadolol 40 mg PO daily was started on 5-18-xx, and today the order is nadolol 80 mg PO every AM. The nurse checks the drug reference for information for nadolol: nadolol Route/Dosage: PO (Adults): Antianginal—40 mg once daily initially; may increase by 40-80 mg/day every 3-7 days as needed (up to 240 mg/day). Antihypertensive—40 mg once daily initially; may increase by 40–80 mg/day every 7 days as needed (up to 320 mg/day). Based on this information, the nurse is correct to: (Select all that apply.) Question 14Select one or more: a. Ask the pharmacy to clarify the new order. b. Inform the patient that if necessary the dose may be increased every 3 days. c. Call the healthcare provider and verify the increase in dose. d. Instruct the patient to take the medication as ordered. e. Interpret that the increased dose is within the recommended guidelines.