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jace

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which physiologic response will the nurse expect to assess in patients taking hydralazine (Apresoline)?
 
  a. Pale skin
  b. Tachycardia
  c. Increased urinary output
  d. Cool extremities

Question 2

A patient recently prescribed felodipine (Plendil) for treatment of hypertension is experiencing dizziness when rising to a standing position. Which action will the nurse take?
 
  a. Encourage the patient to sit down if feeling faint.
  b. Advise the patient to increase dietary sodium.
  c. Inform the patient to discontinue the medication.
  d. Instruct the patient to monitor weight daily.


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Mollythedog

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
With arteriolar smooth muscle relaxation, there is an increase in heart rate. Pale skin, increased urinary output, and cool extremities are not physiologic responses to hydralazine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
If faintness or dizziness occurs, the nurse instructs the patient to sit or lie down and to change positions more slowly. Advising the patient to increase dietary sodium, informing the patient to discontinue the medication, and instructing the patient to monitor weight are not accurate interventions.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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