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A patient is admitted to the telemetry unit with a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease.When performing the initial assessment, the nurse records blood pressure in the left arm of 142/84, blood pressure in the right arm of 138/80, temperature of 98.8° F, and radial pulse of 80 and that is weak and irregular.The nurse should notify the physician regarding:
Intravenous Line
A medical device used to deliver fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a vein.
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Care of a patient's body after death.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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Nursing Station
A designated area within a healthcare facility where nurses work, chart, and carry out their duties.
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