The nurse is preparing to administer the benzodiazepine alprazolam (Xanax) to a client who has a generalized anxiety disorder. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to administering the...

The nurse is preparing to administer the benzodiazepine alprazolam (Xanax) to a client who has a generalized anxiety disorder. Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to administering the medication?

1. Assess the client’s apical pulse.

2. Assess the client’s serum potassium level.

3. Assess the client’s anxiety level.

4. Assess the client’s blood pressure.