What is the nurse's rationale for administering clonidine to treat hypertension?
A) Clonidine stimulates alpha2-receptors.
B) Clonidine stimulates alpha1-receptors.
C) Clonidine stimulates beta2-receptors.
D) Clonidine stimulates beta1-receptors.
A
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Clonidine specifically stimulates alpha2-receptors and is used to treat hypertension because its action blocks release of norepinephrine from nerve axons. Therefore, the other options are incorrect answers.
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