A Patient with a Diagnosis Of $\mathrm{HF}$ Is Started on a Beta-Blocker

Multiple Choice

A patient with a diagnosis of $\mathrm{HF}$ is started on a beta-blocker. What is the nurses priority role during gradual increases in the patients dose?

A) Educating the patient that symptom relief may not occur for several weeks
B) Stressing that symptom relief may take up to 4 months to occur
C) Making adjustments to each days dose based on the blood pressure trends
D) Educating the patient about the potential changes in LOC that may result from the drug