The nurse is providing a client with a medication that is a beta1 and beta2 blocker. Which effects will the nurse expect to assess from this medication?
1. Decreased heart rate
2. Reduced blood pressure
3. Increased blood pressure
4. Dilated pupils
5. Reduced anxiety
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: A beta1 blocker will decrease heart rate.
Rationale 2: A beta1 blocker will reduce the release of renin, decreasing the blood pressure.
Rationale 3: A beta blocker will not increase blood pressure.
Rationale 4: A beta blocker will not dilate the pupils.
Rationale 5: A beta blocker will not reduce anxiety.
Global Rationale: A beta1 blocker will decrease heart rate and reduce the release of renin, decreasing blood pressure. A beta blocker will not increase blood pressure, dilate thee pupils, or reduce anxiety.
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