A patient is wheezing and short of breath. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 88 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 124/78 mm Hg. The prescriber orders a nonspecific beta agonist medication
Besides evaluating the patient for a reduction in respiratory distress, the nurse will monitor for which side effect? a. Hypotension
b. Tachycardia
c. Tachypnea
d. Urinary retention
B
Beta agonists are used for asthma because of their beta2 effects on bronchial smooth muscle, causing dilation. Beta1 effects cause tachycardia and hypertension. Beta receptors do not exert effects on the bladder.
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