Client Teaching for Patients Receiving Beta Blockers Includes Instructing the Client

question 9

Multiple Choice

Client teaching for patients receiving beta blockers includes instructing the client:

• A) to take the beta blocker when symptoms occur.
• B) to have blood pressure and pulse rate checked monthly or quarterly.
• C) that GI upset is a common problem and if it occurs to stop the drug.
• D) not to abruptly stop taking the beta blocker because of the possible occurrence of rebound hypertension.

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Definitions:

Diagnostic Format

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