Multiple Choice
Which action will be included in the plan of care when the nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving nicardipine (Cardene) to treat a hypertensive emergency?
A) Organize nursing activities so that the patient has undisturbed sleep for 8 hours at night.
B) Keep the patient NPO to prevent aspiration caused by nausea and possible vomiting.
C) Assist the patient up in the chair for meals to avoid complications associated with immobility.
D) Use an automated noninvasive blood pressure machine to obtain frequent measurements.
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