17. A nurse is titrating a continuous infusion of nicardipine for a patient with hypertensive crisis. The patient’s blood pressure drops rapidly to 80/40 mmHg. What is the immediate nursing action?
A.
Increase the nicardipine infusion rate
B.
Decrease or hold the nicardipine infusion, administer a fluid bolus if ordered, and notify the physician
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C.
Administer a vasopressor
D.
Administer a diuretic
📖 Additional Information
Increase the nicardipine infusion rate
Decrease or hold the nicardipine infusion, administer a fluid bolus if ordered, and notify the physician
