The Nurse Is Assessing a Terminal Patient Who Is in the Process

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a terminal patient who is in the process of dying. Which cardiovascular changes will the nurse monitor for during the physical assessment early in the dying process? Select all that apply.

• A) Increased blood pressure
• B) Decreased blood pressure
• C) Increased heart rate
• D) Decreased heart rate
• E) Decreased peripheral pulses

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Definitions:

Behavior Feedback Effect

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