The nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving nifedipine (Adalat) for premature labor. For which side effects of this medication should the nurse contact the health care provider?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Productive cough
2. Premature ventricular contractions on electrocardiogram rhythm
3. Blood pressure 70/48 mmHg
4. No uterine contractions for 20 minutes
5. Respiratory rate 18
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Productive cough could be an indication of pulmonary edema and should be reported to the health care provider.
Rationale 2: Dysrhythmias are an adverse effect of this medication and should be reported to the health care provider.
Rationale 3: Hypotension is an adverse effect of this medication and should be reported to the health care provider.
Rationale 4: This is an expected effect of this medication.
Rationale 5: This is a normal respiratory rate.
Global Rationale: Productive cough could be an indication of pulmonary edema and should be reported to the health care provider. Dysrhythmias and hypotension are adverse effects of this medication and should be reported to the health care provider. Lack of uterine contractions is an expected effects. Normal respiratory rate does not require contacting the provider.
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