The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Receiving a Continuous

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a continuous norepinephrine ( Levophed ) IV infusion. Which patient assessment information indicates that the infusion rate may be too high?

• A) Heart rate is 58 beats/min.
• B) Mean arterial pressure is 55 mm Hg.
• C) Systemic vascular resistance ( SVR ) is elevated.
• D) Pulmonary artery wedge pressure ( PAWP ) is low.

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