A client with preexisting conditions states to the nurse, "I took my blood pressure at home and it was high so I have been taking my husband's propranolol (Inderal) for the last week." Based on the client's statement, which preexisting conditions should the nurse be most concerned with?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Obesity
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. COPD
D. Asthma
E. Rheumatoid arthritis
Answer: D
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