A client with hypertension has experienced heart failure.The nurse notes that the client is receiving nifedipine (Procardia).Which is a priority assessment for the nurse?

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Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker that can cause vasodilation and decrease blood pressure, but it can also cause fluid buildup in the lungs leading to heart failure. Therefore, assessing breath sounds for crackles is a priority to detect any signs of acute pulmonary edema. Assessing orientation, reviewing lab results, and assessing urinary output are also important, but they are not as directly related to the potential adverse effects of nifedipine in this situation.

A Client with Hypertension Has Experienced Heart Failure