A patient has hypertension and wants to take a nasal decongestant for cold symptoms. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates the effect of hypertensive medications on hypertension?
A) "The administration of a nasal decongestant will increase blood pressure due to vasoconstriction of blood vessels."
B) "The administration of a nasal decongestant will cause bradycardia and increase peripheral blood pressure."
C) "The administration of a nasal decongestant will decrease the thyroid production and increase blood pressure."
D) "The administration of nasal decongestant will act on the central nervous system to cause vasodilation of blood vessels."
A
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