A client with cardiac arrhythmia is treated with a centrally acting antiadrenergic drug. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction?
A) Lightheadedness
B) Malaise
C) Bradycardia
D) Weakness
Ans: B
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The nurse should monitor the client for malaise as a generalized reaction with antiadrenergic drugs that are centrally acting when administered to clients with cardiac arrhythmias. Lightheadedness, bradycardia, and weakness are the adverse reactions associated with peripherally acting antiadrenergic drugs.
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