Following an acute MI, Mr. Baines is receiving TPA, lidocaine, and nitroglycerin infusions. Currently, he is pain free, has a normal sinus rhythm with elevated ST segments and rare PVCs, and a blood pressure of 82/55 mm Hg. The nurse should
A) reduce the nitroglycerin dose.
B) administer a prn dose of morphine.
C) administer a bolus of lidocaine.
D) obtain an order for nifedipine.
A
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