NCLEX RN Practice Question

The correct action is to adjust the infusion rate or pause the medication as per the provider's order and closely monitor the client. Vasodilators lower blood pressure, and a continued decrease could lead to poor perfusion or shock if not addressed promptly. This approach aligns with safe titration of medication based on ongoing assessments. Incorrect actions, such as contacting the provider before intervening, fail to prioritize the nurse's immediate responsibility to stabilize the client according to the provider’s existing orders. Repositioning the client would not directly address hypotension caused by medication, and checking laboratory values does not immediately resolve the critical issue of a dangerously low blood pressure.