The nurse is caring for a patient with a cardiac history.Which actions should the nurse take when administering diltiazem (Cardizem) ? (Select all that apply.)
A) Monitor for constipation.
B) Monitor for development of a round face.
C) Monitor liver and renal functions during therapy.
D) Notify physician if heart rate is less than 50 beats per minute.
E) Obtain apical pulse and blood pressure before giving medication.
F) Notify physician if blood pressure is less than 90 mm Hg systolic.
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