The nurse is preparing to administer sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) to a client. Which important action related to the administration of this drug does the nurse implement?
a. Assess the client's respiratory rate.
b. Administer the medication with gravity tubing.
c. Protect the medication from light with an opaque bag.
d. Monitor for hypertensive crisis.
C
Sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) must be protected from light to prevent degradation of the drug. It should be delivered via pump. This medication does not have any effect on respiratory rate. Hypertension is a sign of milrinone (Primacor) overdose.
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