The physician ordered a beta blocker for a client. The nurse checks vital signs for this client. Which vital sign would cause the nurse to question administering the medication?
1. Temperature 99.4°F
2. Blood pressure 148/62
3. Respirations 18 breaths per minute
4. Pulse 48 beats per minute
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Beta blockers do not affect temperature.
Rationale 2: Beta blockers will lower BP.
Rationale 3: This is a normal finding.
Rationale 4: Pulse at 48 beats per minute could be slowed more with the administration of a beta blocker.
Global Rationale: Pulse at 48 beats per minute could be slowed more with the administration of a beta blocker. Beta blockers do not affect temperature. Beta blockers will lower BP. A respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute is a normal finding.
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