The nurse administers a medication that binds to a beta receptor on the cardiac muscle,resulting in stimulation of the receptor.Which effect does the nurse anticipate when assessing the client?

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Stimulation of beta receptors on the cardiac muscle results in an increase in heart rate (positive chronotropic effect). Binding to alpha receptors would result in an increase in blood pressure (positive inotropic effect). Decrease in chest pain and electrical conduction are not typically associated with stimulation of beta receptors.

The Nurse Administers a Medication That Binds to a Beta