The Nurse Instructs the Patient to Avoid the Sudden Discontinuation

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs the patient to avoid the sudden discontinuation of beta-adrenergic blockers so as to avoid which symptom?

• A) Postural hypotension
• B) Edema
• C) Increased angina
• D) Confusion

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