Question

What are the key lifespan consideration for an adult when administering adrenergic blocking agents? What are the key nursing implementation considerations for a patient receiving nonselective adrenergic blocking agents?

Answer 1

key lifespan consideration for an adult when administering adrenergic blocking agents.

Adult patient more likely experience the adverse effects associated with these adrenargic blocking agents —Central nervous system, cardiovascular, GI, and respiratory effects.

Nursing intervention for a patient recieving non selective adrenargic blocking agents.

Do not discontinue abruptly after chronic therapy because hypersensitivity to catecholamines may develop and patient could have severe reaction; taper drug slowly over two weeks, monitoring the patient.
To Assess heart rate for changes that might suggest arrhythmia.
To Educate patient about positive lifestyle changes (e.g. diet, exercise, smoking) to aid in lowering blood pressure.
To Monitor GI function and need for increased access to bathroom facilities and need for increased fluid intake related to diarrhea.
To Provide education to the patient about drug effects and warning signs for enhance knowledge about drug therapy.
To Provide comfort measures and environment to help patient easily cope up with drug therapy