A client, aged 60 years, is receiving nitroprusside for hypertensive emergency. The nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following?
A) Significant hypotension
B) Rebound hypertension
C) Blindness
D) Stroke
Ans: A
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An older adult client is at risk for significant hypotension when receiving nitroprusside. To prevent this, the dosage should be reduced during the initial period of therapy. Rebound hypertension, stroke, and blindness will not occur during nitroprusside therapy.
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