Question

D.K., a 72-year-old man, had a myocardial infarction (MI) 5 years ago. He has been diagnosed with classic (stable) angina. D.K. is prescribed acebutolol. His baseline vital signs are blood pressure 108/58; pulse 56 (at times irregular); and respirations 28. His past medication history includes asthma.

1. What assessments should the nurse make while D.K. is taking acebutolol?

Answer 1

Answer: Acebutolol is mainly used to treat the hypertenion. It is beta-blockers class of the drug.

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