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A Patient with Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (IPAH)is Receiving Nifedipine

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A patient with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) is receiving nifedipine (Procardia) . Which assessment would best indicate to the nurse that the patient's condition is improving?


A) Patient's chest x-ray indicates clear lung fields.
B) Heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats/minute.
C) Patient reports a decrease in exertional dyspnea.
D) Blood pressure (BP) is less than 140/90 mm Hg.

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