Medications for arrhythmias
Medications for arrhythmias ( 5 Questions)
A client who has been prescribed propranolol for the treatment of arrhythmias reports experiencing shortness of breath and difficulty breathing while lying down at night. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to do?
This can help to elevate the chest and open up the airways, reducing shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Propranolol is a beta blocker that can cause side effects such as slower heart rate, fatigue, dizziness, cold hands and feet, and Raynaud’s phenomenon. These side effects can worsen breathing problems, especially when lying down flat.
Choice B is wrong because sleeping on the left side may not be enough to improve breathing. It may also cause more pressure on the heart and lungs, which can affect blood circulation and oxygen delivery.
Choice C is wrong because sleeping on the right side may not be helpful for breathing either. Some research suggests that sleeping on the right side can make breathing more difficult for some people with obstructive sleep apnea.
Choice D is wrong because sleeping on the back can increase snoring, sleep apnea, and reflux symptoms, which can all interfere with breathing. Sleeping on the back can also cause the tongue and soft palate to block the airway, reducing oxygen intake.
This can help to elevate the chest and open up the airways, reducing shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Propranolol is a beta blocker that can cause side effects such as slower heart rate, fatigue, dizziness, cold hands and feet, and Raynaud’s phenomenon. These side effects can worsen breathing problems, especially when lying down flat.
Choice B is wrong because sleeping on the left side may not be enough to improve breathing. It may also cause more pressure on the heart and lungs, which can affect blood circulation and oxygen delivery.
Choice C is wrong because sleeping on the right side may not be helpful for breathing either. Some research suggests that sleeping on the right side can make breathing more difficult for some people with obstructive sleep apnea.
Choice D is wrong because sleeping on the back can increase snoring, sleep apnea, and reflux symptoms, which can all interfere with breathing. Sleeping on the back can also cause the tongue and soft palate to block the airway, reducing oxygen intake.