A patient with primary pulmonary hypertension ( PPH ) is receiving nifedipine ( Procardia ). The nurse will evaluate that the treatment is effective if

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Since a major symptom of PPH is exertional dyspnea, an improvement in this symptom would indicate that the medication was effective. Nifedipine will affect BP and heart rate, but these parameters would not be used to monitor effectiveness of therapy for a patient with PPH. The chest x-ray will show clear lung fields even if the therapy is not effective.

A Patient with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension ( PPH ) Is