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Nimotop (Nimodipine) is ordered for the client with a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. The nurse recognizes that the desired effect of this drug is to:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that prevents calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle cells, reducing vasospasm in cerebral arteries, which is critical in managing ruptured cerebral aneurysms.