Which of the following clinical manifestations in a client taking a nonselective beta-blocking agent should the nurse explore as a complication of drug therapy?
A. Headache
B. Postural hypotension
C. Nonproductive cough
D. Wheezing
D
Nonselective beta blockers can cause bronchoconstriction and impair respiratory effort. Clients with pre-existing pulmonary problems should not take nonselective beta-blocking agents, and clients who develop bronchoconstriction should have the therapy changed.
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