NCLEX 101Nuevo Documento FINAL TEST. Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1.Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment doesthe nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A) Checking the client's blood pressure Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension. One common side effect is postural hypotension. Therefore the nurse would check the client’s blood pressure immediately before administering each dose. Checking the client’s periph...