A client is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). He is prescribed isoxsuprine (Vasodilan). The nurse acknowledges that isoxsuprine does what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Relaxes the arterial walls within the skeletal muscles
b. May cause hypotension, chest pain, and palpitations
c. Increases the rigidity of arteriosclerotic blood vessels
d. May increase intermittent claudication
e. May lead to hypertension and bradycardia
f. Commonly causes an adverse effect of rhabdomyolysis
Answer:
a. Relaxes the arterial walls within the skeletal muscles
b. May cause hypotension, chest pain, and palpitations
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