During the change-of-shift report,the nurse obtains all of this information about a hypertensive patient who received the first dose of nadolol pindolol (Visken)during the previous shift.Which of the following information will be of most concern to the nurse?

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The development of wheezes throughout the lung fields could be a sign of bronchospasm or asthma, which can be a serious adverse reaction to nadolol/pindolol. The nurse should assess the patient's respiratory status and notify the healthcare provider immediately if there are any signs of respiratory distress. The other options are less concerning - a slight drop in heart rate is expected with beta-blocker use, cold fingers/toes can be a side effect of vasoconstriction, and a BP of 156/94 mm Hg is still elevated but may be expected for a hypertensive patient who just started on medication.

During the Change-Of-Shift Report,the Nurse Obtains All of This Information