Question

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED). Following the administration of sumatriptan, the nurse should monitor for ______ due to the risk of _________.

A) Hypotension; serotonin syndrome.
B) Hypertension; increased intracranial pressure.
C) Bradycardia; allergic reaction.
D) Nausea; gastrointestinal bleeding.

Answer 1

The nurse should monitor for hypotension due to the risk of serotonin syndrome following the administration of sumatriptan.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should monitor for hypotension due to the risk of serotonin syndrome following the administration of sumatriptan.