A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Whose Hemodynamic Monitoring

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient whose hemodynamic monitoring indicates a blood pressure of 92/54 mm Hg,a pulse of 64 beats/min,and an elevated pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) . Which intervention ordered by the health care provider should the nurse question?

• A)Elevate head of bed to 30 degrees.
• B)Infuse normal saline at 250 mL/hr.
• C)Hold nitroprusside if systolic BP is less than 90 mm Hg.
• D)Titrate dobutamine to keep systolic BP is greater than 90 mm Hg.

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