A client with hypertensive crisis is started on nitroprusside (Nipride) therapy. The nurse would perform what priority intervention during the course of this treatment? 1. Monitor for the presence or...

A client with hypertensive crisis is started on nitroprusside (Nipride) therapy. The nurse would perform what priority intervention during the course of this treatment?

1. Monitor for the presence or absence of bowel sounds.

2. Obtain urine samples for specific gravity measurements and glucose levels.

3. Observe skin pressure points for turgor and integrity.

4. Titrate intravenous infusion rate according to the blood pressure response.