Ms. quinn is admitted to the surgical intensive care unit after open heart surgery. the health care provider prescribes iv nitroglycerin, according to a hospital protocol for titration of the drug. which factor would be most important when determining increases or decreases in the dose?
a. current blood pressure
b. susceptibility of the client to intracranial pressure
c. susceptibility of the client to renal insufficiency
d. current respiratory rate

Which factor would be most important when determining increases or decreases in the dose?

Explanation:

Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in the following cases:

- Strong anemia.

- Severe postural hypotension.

- Increased intracranial pressure.

- Significant hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to

nitroglycerin, nitrates or nitrites.

-If there is hypotension (low blood pressure, especially in the arteries of the left sided systemic circulation).

It must be used with caution in patients with severe kidney or liver disease.

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