When caring for patients on vasodilators that dilate veins, the nurse must monitor for which of the following groups of adverse side effects, which result from decreased preload, decreased cardiac output, and decreased tissue perfusion?
a. Increased chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and increased urine output
b. Increased afterload, decreased blood pressure, and presence of carotid bruit
c. Decreased urine output, decreased cognitive ability, and decreased peristalsis
d. Increased shortness of breath, palpitations, and varicose veins
C
A decrease in cardiac output would cause decreased urine output, cognitive ability, and peristal-sis.
Vasodilators that act primarily on veins would not cause chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or increased urine output.
Increased afterload, decreased blood pressure, and the presence of carotid bruit are not a result of vasodilators that dilate veins.
Increased shortness of breath, palpitations, and varicose veins are not a result of vasodilators that dilate veins.
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