Which Action Will Be Included in the Plan of Care

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which action will be included in the plan of care when the nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) to treat a hypertensive emergency?

• A) Organize nursing activities so that the patient has undisturbed sleep for 6 to 8 hours at night.
• B) Assist the patient up in the chair for meals to avoid complications associated with immobility.
• C) Use an automated noninvasive blood pressure machine to obtain frequent BP measurements.
• D) Place the patient on NPO status to prevent aspiration caused by nausea and the associated vomiting.

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