[Answered]: (0.5 points) Nifedipine (Procardia), the most…

Question 44 (0.5 points) Nifedipine (Procardia), the most potent calcium channel blocker, promotes vasodilation of the coronary and peripheral vessels. While the client is taking the drug, the nurse’s highest priority intervention is to monitor for: a) Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) b) Decreased blood pressure (fypotension) c) Pulse rate less than 60 beats/minute (BCidycardia) d) Pulse rate greater than 120 beats/minute (tachycardia)