To induce vasodilation for a client experiencing a Meniere's attack, the nurse should admi-nister which of the following?
A. Nicotinic acid (Niaspan)
B. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
C. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
D. Diazepam (Valium)
A
All of the above listed drugs may be helpful during a Meniere's attack; however, only nicotinic acid has a systemic vasodilatory effect.
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