The Nurse Checks on a Patient Who Has Received Sumatriptan

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse checks on a patient who has received sumatriptan (Imitrex) for treatment of a migraine headache.The patient reports moderate improvement in headache pain and reports feeling dizzy.The nurse notes a blood pressure of 160/85 mm Hg.Which action by the nurse is correct?

• A) Notify the provider of the dizziness.
• B) Notify the provider of the increased blood pressure.
• C) Plan to administer a second dose in 1 hour.
• D) Request an order for intranasal sumatriptan.

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