A patient is receiving Albuterol (Proventil®) via a small vo…

A patient is receiving Albuterol (Proventil®) via a small volume nebulizer. You notice that the patient’s pulse increases from 80/minute before the treatment began to 90/minute, two minutes into the treatment. The most appropriate action is to ___________________________________________________________________.

Your patient with newly diagnosed asthma is being given albu…

Your patient with newly diagnosed asthma is being given albuterol for the first time by a small volume nebulizer. Prior to beginning the therapy, the patient’s pulse rate was 80 beats/minute. After starting the treatment, the patient complains of palpitations. His pulse rate is now 138 beats/minute. What is your immediate action?

A 45-year-old patient with asthma is prescribed 2.5 mg of al…

A 45-year-old patient with asthma is prescribed 2.5 mg of albuterol via SVN. Before initiating therapy, you note from your chart review that the patient is severely hypertensive and has been experiencing episodes of supraventricular tachycardia at rates of 140 to 155 beats/minute. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?