A Patient Being Treated for Cardiogenic Shock Has an Order

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for cardiogenic shock has an order for captopril (Capoten) .Vital signs are blood pressure 120/70 mm Hg,pulse 85 beats/min,and respirations 16 breaths/min.What action should the nurse take regarding this medication?

• A) Administer the dose.
• B) Give the medication 1 hour later.
• C) Hold the medication and notify the physician.
• D) Ambulate the patient until blood pressure increases.

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Definitions:

Wavelength

Wavelength is the distance between successive peaks of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Hue

The dimension of visual experience specified by color names and related to the wavelength of light.

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, or energy of a stimulus or behavior.

Amplitude

The height or strength of a wave signal, which in the context of sound refers to its loudness and in light, its brightness.