A nurse administers a drug that activates beta1 and beta2 receptors. Which effect(s) would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Slowed heart rate
b. Increased pulse rate
c. Increased force of cardiac contraction
d. Respiratory distress
e. Decreased urinary output
B, C
The nurse should anticipate increased cardiac output that results in an increasing heart rate and force of contraction, dilation of the bronchi, and elevation of blood glucose.
Activation of beta1 and beta2 receptors does not cause slowed heart rate, respiratory distress, or decreased urinary output.
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