While Caring for a Patient with a Small Bowel Obstruction,the

question 20

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient with a small bowel obstruction,the nurse assesses a pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) of 1 mm Hg and hourly urine output of 5 mL.The nurse anticipates which therapeutic intervention?

• A) Diuretics
• B) Intravenous fluids
• C) Negative inotropic agents
• D) Vasopressors

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