Question # 22

Two hours after starting a nitroprusside infusion, a patient develops metabolic acidosis and altered mental status. The nurse suspects:

Options:

A.

Therapeutic effect only

B.

Possible cyanide toxicity and notifies the provider for infusion adjustment or discontinuation and possible antidote consideration

C.

Need to increase the infusion rate

D.

Unrelated psychiatric issue

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