Multiple Choice
A 45-year-old patient who is alert and oriented has a blood pressure of 98/66 mm Hg, radial pulse of 76 beats/min (irregular) , and respirations of 18 breaths/min (regular) . The best nursing intervention is to:
A) notify the charge nurse of the hypotension.
B) notify the doctor of the bradycardia.
C) check medications that might be the cause of the irregularity.
D) check the patient's record to determine his baseline blood pressure.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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