Question # 48

A patient receiving continuous nitroglycerin infusion for unstable angina develops a blood pressure of 84/50 mm Hg and becomes diaphoretic. The nurse’s immediate action is to:

Options:

A.

Continue the current rate and reassess in 30 minutes

B.

Stop or significantly reduce the nitroglycerin infusion, place the patient supine, and notify the provider while preparing fluid resuscitation if needed

C.

Increase the infusion rate

D.

Administer a beta-blocker

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