A client's blood pressure is elevated to 200/120 mm Hg,and a hypertensive emergency is obvious.He is transferred to the intensive care unit and started on a sodium nitroprusside drip (Nipride) to be titrated per orders and client response.With the administration of nitroprusside,the nurse anticipates seeing a decrease in blood pressure
A) immediately.
B) within 10 to 15 minutes.
C) within 3 to 4 doses.
D) after diuresis occurs.
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