Which statement is accurate regarding the use of beta-adrenergic blockers for use in clients with heart failure?
A. Higher doses are used initially until optimal vital signs are achieved.
B. Dosage changes are done on a daily basis for the first 2 weeks.
C. This drug class does not have an effect on the bronchioles of the lungs.
D. They are generally used in combination with other heart-failure drugs.
Answer: D
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