Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client at 34 weeks of gestation who received nifedipineA nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and received a dose of nifedipine 2 hr ago. For which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, is used to lower blood pressure or relax uterine muscles.