A Client with Heart Failure Is Started on a Beta₁-Agonist

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client with heart failure is started on a beta₁-agonist medication to improve cardiac output.The nurse would explain that this medication performs which action?
Select all that apply.

• A)Increases cardiac output
• B)Increases the strength of myocardial contractions
• C)Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
• D)Prevents low blood pressure
• E)Treats high blood pressure

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