What should be used with caution in clients with asthma and heart failure?

1. Nonselective beta blockers
2. ACE inhibitors
3. Beta1-blockers
4. Alpha blockers


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Rationale 1: Nonselective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction.
Rationale 2: Nonselective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction.
Rationale 3: Nonselective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction.
Rationale 4: Nonselective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction.

Global Rationale: Nonselective beta blockers slow heart rate and cause bronchoconstriction and should be used with caution in patients with asthma or HF. ACE inhibitors, beta1-blockers, and alpha blockers are safe to take for clients with asthma and heart failure.

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