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The nurse has administered intravenous (iv) nitroglycerin (nitro-bid) to a patient. the nurse later discovers that the patient's systolic blood pressure is 65 mm hg. what should the immediate nursing intervention be in this situation?

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The immediate nursing intervention should be Discontinuing the nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid) infusion. Nitroglycerin is a group of drugs called nitrates. NItroglycerin dilates blood vessels making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump. Nitro-Bid is used to prevent attacks of chest pain.The should therefore discontinue the administration of the drug since the systolic pressure lower than normal.
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