A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Had a Myocardial Infarction

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client who had a myocardial infarction and is hypotensive.Which additional assessment finding should the nurse expect?

• A) Heart rate of 120 beats/min
• B) Cool, clammy skin
• C) Oxygen saturation of 90%
• D) Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min

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