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fagboi

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Client teaching for patients receiving beta blockers includes instructing the client:
 
  a. to take the beta blocker when symptoms occur.
  b. to have blood pressure and pulse rate checked monthly or quarterly.
  c. that GI upset is a common problem and if it occurs to stop the drug.
  d. not to abruptly stop taking the beta blocker because of the possible occurrence of rebound hypertension.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a client how to use phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) nasal spray. To avoid systemic absorption, the nurse teaches the client to:
 
  a. apply pressure to the nose after spraying.
  b. administer the spray while in the supine position.
  c. insert the spray while sitting up.
  d. exhale deeply while injecting the nasal spray.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
When taking beta blockers for a prolonged time, abrupt cessation of the medication may cause rebound hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The client should insert the spray while sitting up to avoid it being absorbed systemically.





 

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