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A Client with Asthma Is Receiving Metoprolol (Lopressor), a Beta

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A client with asthma is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor) , a beta blocker for hypertension. The client asks if metoprolol will affect her asthma. What is the best response from the nurse?


A) "Metoprolol may cause bronchoconstriction, and is questionable if it will help decrease blood pressure."
B) "Metoprolol decreases pulse rate and thus blood pressure, but it should not have an effect on the bronchioles."
C) "Metoprolol causes bronchodilation and increased pulse rate, so refuse the drug."
D) "I'll inform the healthcare provider that you should not take metoprolol."

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