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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving carvedilol (Coreg) 6.25 mg PO bid. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg indicates hypotension, a serious side effect of carvedilol, risking reduced perfusion in heart failure. Options B, C, and D are normal: heart rate 70 bpm, respiratory rate 18 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 95% are stable.