The nurse is administering nitroprusside in the treatment of a hypertensive crisis. The nurse will assess the client's blood pressure after 1 to ________ minutes to assess for the therapeutic effects of the medication.
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The onset of action for this medication is 1 to 2 minutes. The nurse would assess the client for the therapeutic effects of the medication at this time.

The Nurse Is Administering Nitroprusside in the Treatment of a Hypertensive