The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Descending

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a descending aortic dissection.Which assessment finding is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) Weak pedal pulses
• B) Absent bowel sounds
• C) Blood pressure 137/88 mm Hg
• D) 25 mL urine output over last hour