A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Recovering from a Myocardial

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction.The client's pulmonary artery pressure reading is 25/12 mm Hg.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Compare the results with previous pulmonary artery pressure readings.
• B) Increase the intravenous fluid rate because these readings are low.
• C) Immediately notify the health care provider of the elevated pressures.
• D) Document the finding in the client's chart as the only action.

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