Multiple Choice
Intravenous sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) is ordered for a patient with acute pulmonary edema. During the first hours of administration, the nurse will need to adjust the nitroprusside rate if the patient develops
A) a dry, hacking cough.
B) any ventricular ectopy.
C) a systolic BP <90 mm Hg.
D) a heart rate <50 beats/minute.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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