When assessing a client in shock who takes a beta adrenergic blocker, the nurse recognizes that which of the following responses to shock may be altered?
1. Tachycardia
2. Hypotension
3. Bowel sound
4. Cyanosis
Tachycardia
Rationale: Beta adrenergic blockers inhibit the sympathetic nervous system, causing bradycardia. Hypotension will still occur with beta-blocker therapy, as the therapeutic effect of a beta blocker is to reduce blood pressure. Beta-blockers may cause constipation; decreased bowel sounds are expected in shock states. Cyanosis will still occur in a shock state, as beta-blockers do not interfere with symptoms of poor oxygenation.
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