Question

A patient with primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is receiving nifedipine (Procardia). The nurse will evaluate that the treatment is effective if

a. the BP is less than 140/90 mm Hg.
b. the patient reports decreased exertional dyspnea.
c. the heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats/minute.
d. the patient's chest x-ray indicates clear lung fields.

Answer 1

c. the heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats/minute. The nurse will evaluate the effectiveness of nifedipine treatment for primary pulmonary hypertension by checking the patient's heart rate, which should be between 60 and 100 beats per minute.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse will evaluate that the treatment with nifedipine (Procardia) is effective in a patient with primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) if the heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats/minute. This is because nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker that works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow. The normal heart rate range is generally considered to be between 60 and 100 beats per minute. A heart rate within this range indicates that the treatment is helping to maintain a healthy heart rate.