The client receives isoproterenol (Isuprel) via inhalation. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing a side effect of this medication when reviewing which laboratory test?
1. AST of 20 units/L
2. Sodium of 160
3. Glucose of 145
4. Creatinine of 1.0 mg/dl
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: A side effect of isoproterenol (Isuprel) is hyperglycemia. A creatinine of 1.0 mg/dl is a normal creatinine level, and isoproterenol (Isuprel) is not nephrotoxic. A sodium of 160 is an elevated sodium level, but isoproterenol (Isuprel) does not cause hypernatremia. An AST of 20 units/L is a normal AST, and isoproterenol (Isuprel) is not hepatotoxic.
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