Problem
Your patient has severe COPD and in a hypertensive crisis with a BP of 200/110. You receive an order for "Labetalol 20mg IVP now."
I. Why would the physician order this medication?
II. How would you explain what the medication is for to the patient?
III. Is this an appropriate dose? Would you administer this medication?
IV. What are the nursing implications?
V. What would you teach your patient about this medication?
VI. What are the common side effects that you would explain to the patient?
VII. Describe how you would administer this medication even if it would be held for this patient. What length of time would you push the medication?
VIII. Administer the medication.