A Patient Is to Receive a Beta Agonist

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is to receive a beta agonist. Before administration of this medication, which assessment finding would most concern the nurse?

• A) Pulse oximetry reading of 88%
• B) Blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg
• C) Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute
• D) Heart rate of 110 beats/min

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