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    Labetalol is an antihypertensive and antianginal drug that can be administered intravenously as needed to treat high blood pressure. Key side effects to monitor for include bradycardia, heart failure, pulmonary edema, and orthostatic hypotension. Nurses should frequently monitor the patient's blood pressure and pulse during dose adjustments and therapy, and check for signs of fluid overload like edema and weight gain.

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    Labetalol is an antihypertensive and antianginal drug that can be administered intravenously as needed to treat high blood pressure. Key side effects to monitor for include bradycardia, heart failure, pulmonary edema, and orthostatic hypotension. Nurses should frequently monitor the patient's blood pressure and pulse during dose adjustments and therapy, and check for signs of fluid overload like edema and weight gain.

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    Generic Name Trade Name Class Dose and Frequency Ivp Rate of Admin. Time Due Most Important Side Effects Nursing Interventions

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    Labetalol is an antihypertensive and antianginal drug that can be administered intravenously as needed to treat high blood pressure. Key side effects to monitor for include bradycardia, heart failure, pulmonary edema, and orthostatic hypotension. Nurses should frequently monitor the patient's blood pressure and pulse during dose adjustments and therapy, and check for signs of fluid overload like edema and weight gain.

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    Generic Name labetalol

    Trade Name Trandate

    Class Antianginals
    Antihypertensives
    Dose and Frequency Injection
    PRN
    IVP RATE OF ADMIN.

    TIME DUE As needed

    MOST IMPORTANT Arrhythmias, bradycardia, CHF,


    Side Effects pulmonary edema, orthostatic
    hypotension

    Nursing Interventions Monitor BP and pulse frequently


    during dose adjustment and
    periodically during therapy. Assess
    for orthostatic hypotension when
    assisting patient up from supine
    position.

    Monitor intake and output ratios and


    daily weight. Assess patient routinely
    for evidence of fluid overload
    (peripheral edema, dyspnea,
    rales/crackles, fatigue, weight gain,
    jugular venous distention).

    Specific Reason pt High BP


    receiving

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