The nurse is caring for an African-American client who is scheduled to be treated with a beta-blocker medication. The nurse should recognize that this client may:
a. have a hyperactive response to this medication.
b. develop a hypersensitivity reaction to this medication.
c. respond poorly to treatment with this medication.
d. develop multiple side effects in response to this medication.
ANS: C
African Americans may respond poorly to beta-blocker medications.
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