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The nurse is collecting data on a client with hypertension and essential tremor who received the first dose of propranolol 2 hours ago. Which assessment is most concerning to the nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Wheezing post-propranolol is concerning for bronchospasm, a serious side effect in a patient with no known respiratory history. Headache , elevated BP , and mild heart rate decrease are less urgent.