Which of the following should the nurse anticipate receiving as an as-needed order for a postoperative carotid endarterectomy client?

The correct answer is A. Nifedipine 10 mg SL for B/P 140/90. (A) It is important to maintain a normal to slightly lower pressure to prevent the graft from blowing and excessive pressure to surgical vascular areas. (B, C, D) None of these drugs is related to managing the problem at hand. Also, none of the problems for which these drugs…

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Options

ANifedipine 10 mg SL for B/P 140/90
BFurosemide 20 mg/PO for decreased urine output
CMagnesium salicylate to decrease inflammation
DNitroglycerin gr 1/150 for chest pain

How the community answered

(37 responses)

A
49% (18)
B
14% (5)
C
8% (3)
D
30% (11)

Explanation

(A) It is important to maintain a normal to slightly lower pressure to prevent the graft from blowing and excessive pressure to surgical vascular areas. (B, C, D) None of these drugs is related to managing the problem at hand. Also, none of the problems for which these drugs would be indicated is expected with this type of surgery, except if there is a prior history.

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#carotid endarterectomy#blood pressure management#nifedipine#postoperative orders

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