The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Pulse

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse rate of 44.His blood pressure is within normal limits.In trying to determine the cause of the patient's low heart rate,the nurse would suspect

• A) That the patient would have a fever.
• B) Possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
• C) Calcium channel blockers or digitalis medications.
• D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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