Wgu d116 unit 3 oa review - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WGU D116 UNIT 3 OA REVIEW

A patient is wheezing and short of breath. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 88 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 124/78 mm Hg. The prescriber orders a nonspecific beta-agonist medication. Besides evaluating the patient for a reduction in respiratory distress, the nurse should monitor for which side effect? - correct answer Tachycardia Beta-agonists are used for asthma because of their B2 on bronchial smooth muscle-causes bronchodilatio...

A patient is wheezing and short of breath. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 88 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 124/78 mm Hg. The prescriber orders a nonspecific beta-agonist medication. Besides evaluating the patient for a reduction in respiratory distress, the nurse should monitor for which side effect? - correct answer Tachycardia Beta-agonists are used for asthma because of their B2 on bronchial smooth muscle-causes bronchodilatio...