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?
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.