The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Just

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned after having left carotid artery angioplasty and stenting. Which assessment information is of most concern to the nurse?

• A)The pulse rate is 102 beats/min.
• B)The patient has difficulty speaking.
• C)The blood pressure is 144/86 mm Hg.
• D)There are fine crackles at the lung bases.

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