While Assessing a Patient Who Has Just Arrived in the Emergency

question 15

Multiple Choice

While assessing a patient who has just arrived in the emergency department,the nurse notes a pulse deficit.Which of the following does the nurse anticipate that the patient may require?

• A) Hourly blood pressure (BP)checks
• B) A coronary arteriogram
• C) Electrocardiographic (ECG)monitoring
• D) A two-dimensional echocardiogram

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