The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the intensive care unit: If BP >180 mmHG systolic, start nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, titrate to keep BP < 140 mmHg systolic
What does the abbreviation BP stand for?
blood pressure
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