ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024 ( 61 Questions)
The client's blood pressure is 88/60 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Checking blood pressure with the client standing could exacerbate the client’s symptoms due to orthostatic hypotension, which is a common side effect of captopril.
Administering a 0.9% sodium chloride IV bolus could be considered if the client’s blood pressure does not improve with positioning changes or if the client’s condition worsens.
Placing the client in a supine position can help increase blood flow to the brain and alleviate symptoms of low blood pressure. This should be the first action taken by the nurse.
Measuring blood pressure with the client sitting could also exacerbate symptoms due to orthostatic hypotension. It would be more appropriate after the client’s condition has stabilized.
Choice A rationale:
Checking blood pressure with the client standing could exacerbate the client’s symptoms due to orthostatic hypotension, which is a common side effect of captopril.
Choice B rationale:
Administering a 0.9% sodium chloride IV bolus could be considered if the client’s blood pressure does not improve with positioning changes or if the client’s condition worsens.
Choice C rationale:
Placing the client in a supine position can help increase blood flow to the brain and alleviate symptoms of low blood pressure. This should be the first action taken by the nurse.
Choice D rationale:
Measuring blood pressure with the client sitting could also exacerbate symptoms due to orthostatic hypotension. It would be more appropriate after the client’s condition has stabilized.