An older patient is prescribed a beta blocker to treat hypertension. What effects will the nurse instruct the patient to report to the healthcare professional? Select all that apply.
1. Fatigue
2. Dry cough
3. Dry mouth
4. Cold extremities
5. Exercise intolerance
1. Fatigue
4. Cold extremities
5. Exercise intolerance
Explanation: 1. Fatigue is a side effect of a beta blocker.
2. Dry cough is a side effect of an ACE inhibitor and not a beta blocker.
3. Dry mouth is a side effect of a centrally acting alpha2-agonist and not a beta blocker.
4. Reduced peripheral circulation which can manifest as cold extremities is a side effect of a beta blocker.
5. Exercise intolerance is a side effect of a beta blocker.
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