Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1751 of 2368
After a client receives albuterol, which finding should the nurse report to the provider?
- Improved breath sounds throughout all lung fields
- Decreased wheezing and an easier respiratory effort
- Significantly increased heart rate and blood pressure
- Slower respiratory rate with increased comfort at rest
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Correct answer: Significantly increased heart rate and blood pressure
Albuterol can cause increased heart rate and blood pressure by affecting Beta-2 receptors in the heart. This may require stopping the drug.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Autonomic Nervous System: BETA-2 AGONISTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026