A Nurse Is Monitoring a Child After an Interventional Catheterization

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse is monitoring a child after an interventional catheterization for PDA.Before the procedure,blood pressure was 98/42 mm Hg.After the procedure,blood pressure was 98/74 mm Hg.One hour later,the blood pressure is 96/34 mm Hg.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Administer epinephrine (Adrenalin).
• B) Contact the provider.
• C) Document the findings.
• D) Give a rapid fluid bolus.

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