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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is receiving Albuterol (Proventil). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Albuterol, a beta-agonist, commonly causes tachycardia as a side effect due to sympathetic stimulation. Hypotension, hypokalemia, and hyperglycemia are less frequent.