A Patient with Traumatic Injuries Has a Carotid Pulse of 64

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient with traumatic injuries has a carotid pulse of 64 bpm. What should this finding indicate to the nurse?

• A) The patient is not actively bleeding.
• B) The injuries are not as severe as they seem.
• C) Blood pressure is at least 60 to 80 mm Hg systolic.
• D) Blood pressure is at least 40 to 60 mm Hg diastolic.

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