The nurse prepares to teach a client with subarachnoid hemorrhage about the effects of nimodipine. The nurse plans to explain which information about the type and action of this medication?
A.
Beta-adrenergic blocker that will decrease blood pressure
B.
Vasodilator that has an affinity for cerebral blood vessels
C.
Diuretic that will decrease blood pressure by decreasing fluid volume
D.
Calcium channel blocker that will decrease spasm in cerebral blood vessels