Which of the following is a therapeutic use of erythropoietin? (Select All that Apply.)

A. Filling out an occurrence report is important for institutional tracking and quality improvement, but it is not the immediate priority for client safety.
B. Notifying the charge nurse is necessary, but the nurse must first assess the client’s condition to determine if any urgent intervention is required.
C. Checking the client’s vital signs is the priority action because it allows the nurse to assess for any adverse effects of the medication and take immediate steps to ensure the client’s safety. This aligns with the principle of addressing actual harm before reporting or documenting.
D. Documenting an objective description in the client’s chart is important, but safety assessment comes first before documentation.

A. Hydralazine is an antihypertensive that relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. Frequent monitoring is important to ensure effectiveness and prevent hypotension, especially when starting therapy or adjusting the dose.
B. Clients are generally encouraged to maintain adequate fluid intake unless otherwise restricted; fluid restriction is not a standard precaution with hydralazine.
C. Grapefruit juice does not have a known interaction with hydralazine; this instruction is unnecessary.
D. Clients should not skip doses based on current blood pressure readings without consulting their healthcare provider, as this can lead to unstable blood pressure control.Top of FormBottom of Form