The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Asthma

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has asthma and administers a selective beta₂-adrenergic agonist to treat bronchospasm. The nurse will expect this drug to also cause which side effect?

• A) Increased blood glucose
• B) Increased blood pressure
• C) Increased heart rate
• D) Increased gastrointestinal (GI) motility

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