The client with asthma has just been placed on a beta blocker for a dysrhythmia. What symptom should the nurse assess this client for due to the beta blocker?
1. Elevated blood pressure
2. Dizziness and fainting
3. Increased asthma attacks
4. Bradycardia
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Rationale 1:Elevated blood pressure is incorrect because only three beta blockers have been approved for dysrhythmias because of their side effects, which include hypotension; bradycardia, leading to dizziness; and fainting. The client with asthma, however, will be more prone to bronchospasm, since the beta blockers will affect the lungs.
Rationale 2: Dizziness and fainting are associated with a low blood pressure. The client has asthma and is more at risk for a bronchospasm.
Rationale 3: Only three beta blockers have been approved for dysrhythmias because of their side effects, which include hypotension; bradycardia, leading to dizziness; and fainting. The client with asthma, however, will be more prone to bronchospasm, since the beta blockers will affect the lungs.
Rationale 4:The client with asthma, however, will be more prone to bronchospasm, since the beta blockers will affect the lungs. Bradycardia is incorrect because only three beta blockers have been approved for dysrhythmias because of their side effects, which include hypotension; bradycardia, leading to dizziness; and fainting.
Global Rationale: Only three beta blockers have been approved for dysrhythmias because of their side effects, which include hypotension; bradycardia, leading to dizziness; and fainting. Beta blockers that affect beta 2 receptors will also affect the lungs, increasing the risk for bronchospasm. The client with asthma, however, will be more prone to bronchospasm, since the beta blockers will affect the lungs.
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