When Vasodilators Such as Sodium Nitroprusside Are Administered, It Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

When vasodilators such as sodium nitroprusside are administered, it is important to monitor the fall in blood pressure because low blood pressure can:

• A) cause arterial spasm.
• B) cause a stroke in obese adult patients.
• C) decrease blood flow to the coronary arteries.
• D) increase the likelihood that pulmonary edema may develop.