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After administration of Calcium Channel Blockers, what should nurse be aware of?

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Nurses should be aware of the potential adverse effects of Calcium Channel Blockers on various body systems, including the cardiovascular system.

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After administration of Calcium Channel Blockers, nurses should be aware of potential adverse effects on various body systems. Calcium channel blockers can affect circulation, muscles, nerves, and bones. For example, they can decrease the strength of contraction and SV (stroke volume), affect heart rate (HR) and contractility, and may cause hypocalcemia (low calcium levels) or hypercalcemia (high calcium levels) which can have negative impacts on cardiac function and other physiological processes.

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