The nurse will suspect that the client with stable angina is experiencing an adverse effect of the prescribed metoprolol if which of the following findings are assessed?

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Prinzmetal's angina is caused by coronary artery spasm. Calcium channel blockers (e.g., amlodipine, nifedipine) are a first-line therapy for this type of angina. Platelet inhibitors, such as Aspirin, help prevent coronary artery thrombosis, and ? -blockers decrease sympathetic stimulation of the heart. Medications or activities that increase myocardial contractility will increase the incidence of angina by increasing oxygen demand.

The Nurse Will Suspect That the Client with Stable Angina