A Nurse Is Discussing How Beta Blockers Work to Decrease

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing how beta blockers work to decrease blood pressure with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "Beta blockers block the actions of angiotensin II."
• B) "Beta blockers decrease heart rate and contractility."
• C) "Beta blockers decrease peripheral vascular resistance."
• D) "Beta blockers decrease the release of renin."

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