The client is taking nifedipine. You are asked to explain how the drug works. Your best response is:
A) Sodium is exchanged in the cell and this causes vasodilatation
B) Calcium is forced into the heart muscle causing a decrease in excitability.
C) Calcium is blocked from entering the cell thus limiting contraction (vasodilation results)
D) Potassium is blocked from entering the cell thus increasing contraction (vasoconstriction results) .
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