The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Primary Pulmonary

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) who is receiving nifedipine. Which of the following findings indicate that the treatment is effective?

• A)BP is less than 140/90 mm Hg
• B)Client reports decreased exertional dyspnea
• C)Heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats/minute
• D)Client's chest x-ray indicates clear lung fields

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