A patient will begin taking albuterol (Proventil) to treat asthma. When teaching the patient about this drug, the nurse will make which recommendation?
a. Report rapid or irregular heart rate.
b. Drink 8 to 16 extra ounces of fluid each day.
c. Monitor serum glucose daily.
d. Take a calcium supplement.
ANS: A
High dosages of albuterol may affect beta1 receptors, causing an increase in heart rate that could be dangerous. It is not necessary to consume extra fluids or take a calcium supplement while using this drug. Serum glucose may be elevated slightly, but this is not a concern in non-diabetic patients.
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