The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Pulse

question 20

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,what would the nurse suspect?

• A)That the patient has a fever.
• B)Possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
• C)That the patient is taking calcium channel blockers or digitalis medications.
• D)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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