A nurse may be asked to administer adrenergic drugs to clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply
A) Hypovolemic shock
B) Respiratory distress
C) Severe hypertension
D) Allergic reactions
E) Cardiac arrest
Ans: A, B, D, E
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A nurse may be asked to administer adrenergic drugs to clients with hypovolemic shock, respiratory distress, severe hypotension, allergic reactions, and cardiac arrest. These drugs would not be used to treat severe hypertension.
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