A nurse is preparing to titrate a continuous nitroprusside infusion for a client. The nurse should plan to titrate the infusion according to which of the following assessments?

A. Blood pressure is the primary assessment used to titrate a nitroprusside infusion. Nitroprusside is a potent vasodilator used to rapidly lower blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is essential to ensure the medication is titrated correctly and to avoid hypotension. B. Stroke volume is not the primary assessment for titrating nitroprusside. While stroke volume is an important measure of cardiac function, blood pressure is the key parameter for adjusting nitroprusside dosage. C. Urine output is an important indicator of renal function and overall fluid balance, but it is not the primary assessment for titrating nitroprusside. Blood pressure monitoring is more directly related to the effects of nitroprusside. D. Cardiac output is an important measure of overall heart function, but it is not the primary assessment for titrating nitroprusside. Blood pressure is the most critical parameter to monitor when adjusting the infusion rate of nitroprusside.