The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital following rupture of an intracranial aneurysm.Nimodipine (Nimitop)is prescribed.Which assessment is most significant based on an understanding of the therapeutic effect of this drug for this client?

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Conducting frequent neurological checks is most significant for a client who has been admitted to the hospital following rupture of an intracranial aneurysm and is prescribed Nimodipine. Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used specifically to prevent cerebral vasospasm, a common and serious complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm. Frequent neurological checks help in monitoring the effectiveness of the drug in preventing vasospasm and detecting any changes in the client's neurological status.

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