The Nurse,caring for a Patient Following a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage,begins a Nicardipine

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse,caring for a patient following a subarachnoid hemorrhage,begins a nicardipine infusion.Baseline blood pressure assessed by the nurse is 170/100 mm Hg.Five minutes after beginning the infusion at 5 mg/hr,the nurse assesses the patient's blood pressure to be 160/90 mm Hg.What is the best action by the nurse?

• A) Stop the infusion for 5 minutes.
• B) Increase the dose by 2.5 mg/hr.
• C) Notify the provider of the BP.
• D) Begin weaning the infusion.

Comprehend the use and implications of different diagnostic labels, such as "Provisional" and "Rule-out."

Evaluate the reliability and application of diagnostic tools like the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF).

Appreciate the flexibility and limitations within the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

Identify behaviors associated with specific psychological conditions.

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