When administering beta blockers, the nurse will follow which guideline for administration and monitoring?a) The drug may be discontinued at any time.b) Postural hypotension rarely occurs with this drug.c) Tapering off the medication is necessary to prevent rebound hypertension.d) The patient needs to stop taking the medication at once if he or she gains 3 to 4 pounds in a week

When administering beta blockers, the nurse will follow which guideline for administration and monitoring?a) The drug may be discontinued at any time.b) Postural hypotension rarely occurs with this drug.c) Tapering off the medication is necessary to prevent rebound hypertension.d) The patient needs to stop taking the medication at once if he or she gains 3 to 4 pounds in a week

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