A patient admitted with chest pain has a blood pressure of 188/106 mm Hg, pulse 122 beats/min, and respirations 26 breaths/min.The patient has a positive drug screen for cocaine.Which medication order should a nurse question before administering to this patient?
A) Morphine sulfate 2 to 4 mg IV prn for chest pain
B) Naloxone 0.4 prn IV if needed for respiratory depression
C) Nitroglycerin sublingually 0.4 mg prn for chest pain
D) Propranolol 80 mg by mouth twice daily
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