The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Medications, Including Verapamil (Procardia)

The nurse is preparing to administer medications, including verapamil (Procardia) , a calcium channel blocker, and metoprolol (Lopressor) , a beta₁-adrenergic blocker, to a client with hypertension.An entry in the client's record indicates he has developed AV block.The nurse will:

A) Hold verapamil (Procardia) , administer metoprolol (Lopressor) , and notify the prescriber.
B) Hold metoprolol (Lopressor) , administer verapamil (Procardia) , and notify the prescriber.
C) Hold both metoprolol (Lopressor) and verapamil (Procardia) , and notify the prescriber.
D) Administer both metoprolol (Lopressor) and verapamil (Procardia) .