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While receiving an adrenergic beta2 agonist drug for asthma, the client complains of palpitations, chest pain, and a throbbing headache. What is the most appropriate nursing action?a. Withhold the drug until additional prescriptions are obtained.b. Tell the client not to worry; these are expected side effects from the medicine.c. Ask the client to relax, then give instructions to breathe slowly and deeply for several minutes.d. Explain that the effects are temporary and will subside as the body becomes accustomed to the drug.

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1. While receiving an adrenergic beta2 agonist drug for asthma, the client complains of palpitations, chest pain, and a throbbing headache. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

a. Withhold the drug until additional prescriptions are obtained.

b. Tell the client not to worry; these are expected side effects from the medicine.

c. Ask the client to relax, then give instructions to breathe slowly and deeply for several minutes.

d. Explain that the effects are temporary and will subside as the body becomes accustomed to the drug.





 
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