The nurse is administering a beta-adrenergic medication via a small-volume nebulizer.Which assessment finding requires the nurse to withhold the medication immediately?

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If the patient experiences cardiac dysrhythmias (light-headedness,syncope),especially if receiving beta-adrenergics,withhold all additional doses of medication,assess vital signs,and notify the prescriber regarding reassessment of the type of medication and delivery method.Coughing,rapid and shallow respirations,and wheezing would be assessed and recorded,but this would not necessarily require discontinuation of treatment.The prescriber would be notified to reassess the type of medication and/or delivery system.

The Nurse Is Administering a Beta-Adrenergic Medication Via a Small-Volume