Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Oral terbutaline is prescribed for the client with bronchitis. Which comorbidity most warrants the nurse's close monitoring of the client following administration of terbutaline?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A: Terbutaline should be used with caution in clients with glaucoma (not strabismus). B: The client's history of hypertension warrants the nurse's close monitoring of the client when terbutaline (Brethine) is administered. It should be used with caution in clients with hypertension because it can precipitate a hypertensive episode. C: Terbutaline should be used with caution in clients with DM (not DI). D: Terbutaline should be used with caution in clients with hyperthyroidism (not hypothyroidism).