What would be the teaching priority for a diabetic patient being treated with a nonselective beta-blocker?
A) To take his own pulse
B) To weigh himself once a week at the same time of day
C) To avoid smoke-filled rooms
D) To understand signs and symptoms of hypo- or hyperglycemic reaction
D
Feedback:
Because the beta-blockers stop the signs and symptoms of a sympathetic stress reaction, the signs and symptoms associated with hypo- or hyperglycemia, the diabetic patient taking a beta-blocker will need to understand this and learn new indicators of these reactions. Taking his pulse, weekly weighing, and avoiding smoke-filled rooms are good health practices and should be done, but not specifically needed by a diabetic patient taking a beta-blocker.
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