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1. A patient with asthma is taking albuterol to help when she feels increased shortness of breath. a) How will albuterol assist in her breathing? The patient states, “After I take albuterol, it feels like my heart is racing.” b) What is the likely cause of this symptom? c) What is the nurse’s best response to the patient’s concern? 2. A patient with high blood pressure is prescribed propranolol. a) How will propranolol help to lower his blood pressure? b) What will the nurse assess before administering the propranolol?

          1. A patient with asthma is taking albuterol to help when she feels increased shortness of breath.
a) How will albuterol assist in her breathing?
The patient states, “After I take albuterol, it feels like my heart is racing.”
b) What is the likely cause of this symptom?
c) What is the nurse’s best response to the patient’s concern?
2. A patient with high blood pressure is prescribed propranolol.
a) How will propranolol help to lower his blood pressure?
b) What will the nurse assess before administering the propranolol?

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