The nurse administers ambrisentan (Letairis) to the patient diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. What single indicator would the nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
A) Oxygen saturation
B) Resting respiratory rate
C) Exercise tolerance
D) Breath sounds
C
Feedback:
Although it is certainly important to assess all aspects of oxygenation and ventilation, the single best indicator of drug effectiveness is improved exercise tolerance. Many patients can oxygenate at rest and maintain a normal resting respiration, but activity increases oxygen demand, which is when signs of pulmonary hypertension are best seen.
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