While administering 3.5 mg of albuterol to a patient with asthma in the ICU, the respiratory therapist notes that the patient's heart rate increases from 120 to 150 beats/minute. What is the appropriate modification for the next treatment for this patient?
A. Reduce the dose of albuterol.
B. Discontinue the treatment.
C. Change to 3 puffs of beclomethasone dipropionate (Vanceril®).
D. Change to 0.63 mg of levalbuterol (Xopenex®).
Answer: A. Reduce the dose of albuterol.
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