After Receiving 1000 ML of Normal Saline, the Central Venous

question 15

Multiple Choice

After receiving 1000 mL of normal saline, the central venous pressure for a patient who has septic shock is 10 mm Hg, but the blood pressure is still 82/40 mm Hg. The nurse will anticipate the administration of

• A) nitroglycerine ( Tridil ).
• B) drotrecogin alpha ( Xigris ).
• C) norepinephrine ( Levophed ).
• D) sodium nitroprusside ( Nipride ).

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