The nurse is writing a plan of care for a patient receiving an alpha-specific adrenergic agonist. What should this plan of care include?
A) Monitoring the patient for diarrhea
B) Monitoring blood pressure and heart rate every 2 to 4 hours
C) Assessing skin turgor for dehydration
D) Assessing for fatigue and lethargy
B
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Sympathetic stimulation will cause hypertension and increased heart rate so it is important these be monitored. Sympathetic stimulation will also result in increased sweating, decreased gastrointestinal activity, and a sense of anxiety and heightened awareness. Diarrhea, dehydration, fatigue, and lethargy would not be expected.
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