A Patient with a History of Atrial Fibrillation Is Experiencing

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation is experiencing a massive gastrointestinal bleed.The patient is prescribed vasopressin.The nurse would be most concerned about the development of which adverse effect?

• A)Abdominal cramping
• B)Nausea
• C)Vertigo
• D)Increase in blood pressure

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Definitions:

Objectivity

The practice of maintaining neutrality and impartiality, avoiding bias and subjective judgments.

Transductively

Thinking or reasoning that makes connections between specific observations or events, often seen in the cognitive processes of young children.

Confuse

To cause someone to become bewildered or unable to understand.

Appearance/Reality

A cognitive concept recognizing the distinction between how something appears and its true nature or existence.