The Nurse Administers a Beta Blocker to a Client After

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse administers a beta blocker to a client after a myocardial infarction.What assessment finding does the nurse expect?

• A) Blood pressure increase of 10%
• B) Increasing respiratory rate
• C) Increased cardiac output
• D) Pulse decrease from 100 to 80 beats/min

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Definitions:

Social Norm

An unwritten rule or behavior that is considered acceptable or expected within a society or social group.

Cultures

The characteristic features of everyday existence shared by people in a place or time, including beliefs, behaviors, and social norms.

High-context Culture

Cultures where communication relies heavily on implicit messages and contextual cues rather than explicit words.

Low-context Culture

Cultures where communication is explicit, messages are direct, and understanding does not heavily rely on contextual cues or shared background.