The nurse is assessing a patient and finds that the patient is taking ephedra for weight control. The finding that is most likely attributable to ephedra is:
A) BP 138/90 mm Hg, pulse rate 95 beats/minute.
B) gain of 15 pounds in 4 weeks.
C) excessive diarrhea for the last 3 days.
D) BP 180/98 mm Hg, pulse rate 130 beats/minute.

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Ephedra, or ma huang, is a cardiac stimulant found in weight-loss preparations, and the patient should be instructed to stop taking it because of its adverse side effects.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient and Finds That the Patient