The nursing instructor is teaching a class in drugs used for dysrhythmias. What would the instructor teach as a required nursing intervention when administering the prescribed cholinergic antagonists to a client with dysrhythmia?
A) Keep life support equipment available.
B) Keep client recumbent.
C) Document heart rate before and after administration.
D) Keep client flat for 1 hour after administration.

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It is important to document the heart rate before and after administration of cholinergic antagonists as these drugs can affect heart rate and rhythm. This documentation can help determine the effectiveness of the medication and any potential adverse reactions. While having life support equipment available is always important when administering medications, it is not specific to cholinergic antagonists for dysrhythmia. Keeping the client recumbent or flat for an extended period after administration is not a required nursing intervention for this medication.

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