A Patient Is Taking a Vasodilator That Relaxes Smooth Muscles

A patient is taking a vasodilator that relaxes smooth muscles in veins. To help minimize drug side effects, the nurse caring for this patient will:

A) caution the patient not to get up without assistance.
B) encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.
C) tell the patient to report shortness of breath.
D) warn the patient about the possibility of bradycardia.