What is the most important action to take or assessment to make before giving any drug for dysrhythmia to a patient?
A) Taking the blood pressure in both arms
B) Listening to the apical pulse for a full minute
C) Assessing the legs and feet for peripheral edema
D) Checking the results of the most recent ECG
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