A patient with cirrhosis and portal hypertension has been ta…
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A pаtient with cirrhоsis аnd pоrtаl hypertensiоn has been taking metoprolol for hypertension. His provider discontinues the metoprolol and prescribes propranolol. The patient asks the nurse, "I don't understand — I was already on a beta blocker. Why do I need a different one?" Which response by the nurse best explains the reason for the medication change?