To counter the negative effects of vasodilator therapy, patients usually receive concurrent therapy with:
1. intravenous normal saline to increase the fluid volume.
2. a diuretic to prevent fluid retention and volume expansion.
3. a beta-adrenergic blocker for patients who have a history of heart failure.
4. a diuretic for patients with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus–like syndrome.
Correct Answer: 2
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