A Patient Who Takes A $\beta$ Blocker Reports Experiencing Shortness of Breath and Has Respirations of of Breath

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient who takes a $\beta$ blocker reports experiencing shortness of breath and has respirations of 28 breaths/minute, a blood pressure of 78/50 mm Hg, a pulse of 68 beats/minute, and crackles are auscultated in all lung fields. The provider begins treatment for what condition based on the assessment data?

• A) Bronchoconstriction
• B) Left-sided heart failure
• C) Rebound cardiac excitation
• D) Sinus bradycardia

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