The Nurse Reviews a New Order Written for a Patient

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse reviews a new order written for a patient with heart failure. When should invasive hemodynamic monitoring be considered for this patient? Select all that apply.

• A) When the patient is experiencing fatigue
• B) When the patient is experiencing severe dyspnea at rest
• C) When the patient is experiencing cool, clammy extremities
• D) When an inotropic infusion is initiated
• E) When doses of pressor therapy are increased

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