Labetalol Teaching 909
Taught that Labetalol slows the heartbeat, lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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Labetalol Teaching 905Instructed on the importance, when taking Labetalol, of getting up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position, in order to reduce light-headedness and dizziness.Labetalol Teaching 910Taught that Labetalol works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals on the heart and blood vessels.Labetalol Teaching 906Instructed on the importance of taking Labetalol regularly, at the same time each day and as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.Labetalol Teaching 911Taught that Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).