A client diagnosed with hyperthyroidism is unsure about the need for the prescribed propranolol, stating, "I looked this up online and it's for high blood pressure, not thyroid problems." What statement concerning beta-adrenergic blockers should the nurse use as a basis for the response?

Answer: It will block stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Explanation:

The nurse can consider the condition in which the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system will be blocked.

The main function of the sympathetic nervous system is that it can accelerate the heart rate, widen the bronchial passage, piloerection, blood pressure and perspiration.

These functions of the body will be affected if the sympathetic nervous system is blocked.