The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis and is receiving sodium nitroprusside. Which of the following time frequencies should the nurse assess the clients' blood pressure and pulse during the initial administration ofthis medication?

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Administered intravenously, the drugs have a rapid (within seconds to minutes) onset of action. The client's BP and pulse should be taken every 2-3 minutes during the initial administration of these drugs.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Experiencing