The nurse is preparing to administer hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate). When obtaining vital signs, the nurse notes that the blood pressure is 90/60. What is the priority action by the nurse?

The nurse is preparing to administer hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate). When obtaining vital signs, the nurse notes that the blood pressure is 90/60. What is the priority action by the nurse?

The nurse is preparing to administer hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate). When obtaining vital signs, the nurse notes that the blood pressure is 90/60. What is the priority action by the nurse?


a) Hold the medication and call the physician.

b) Administer the hydralazine and hold the dinitrate.

c) Administer a saline bolus of 250 mL and then administer the medication.

d) Administer the medication and check the blood pressure in 30 minutes.



Answer: Hold the medication and call the physician.