Which Assessment of a 62-Year-Old Patient Who Has Just Had

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which assessment of a 62-year-old patient who has just had an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) requires immediate action by the nurse?

• A) The heart rate is 58 beats/minute.
• B) The patient complains of a dry mouth.
• C) The respiratory rate is 38 breaths/minute.
• D) The urine output is 400 mL after 2 hours.

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