A Patient Who Has Had Recent Myocardial Infarction Has Been

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had recent myocardial infarction has been placed on a beta blocker. The nurse recognizes that the main purpose of the beta blocker for this patient is to:

• A) cause vasodilation of the coronary arteries.
• B) prevent hypertension.
• C) increase conduction through the SA node.
• D) protect the heart from circulating catecholamines.

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