A patient will begin taking albuterol (Proventil)to treat asthma.When teaching the patient about this drug,the nurse will make which recommendation?

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High dosages of albuterol may affect beta₁ receptors,causing an increase in heart rate that could be dangerous.It is not necessary to consume extra fluids or take a calcium supplement while using this drug.Serum glucose may be elevated slightly,but this is not a concern in nondiabetic patients.

A Patient Will Begin Taking Albuterol (Proventil)to Treat Asthma