Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Full-length
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of hydralazine (Apresoline) to a client with hypertension. The clientÔÇÖs blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
hydralazine is a vasodilator, and a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg indicates hypotension, so the dose should be withheld