The nurse provides care to a patient who is prescribed intravenous (IV) adenosine (Adenocard) . Which is the priority nursing action before administering the medication?
A) Monitoring respirations
B) Palpating the patient's pulse
C) Teaching the patient to avoid caffeine intake
D) Ensuring a transcutaneous pacemaker is available
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