After activation of the Bainbridge reflex in a patient, the nurse assesses for:
a. increased heart rate.
b. decreased blood pressure.
c. increased rate and depth of respirations.
d. decreased myocardial contractility.
ANS: A
Activation of the Bainbridge reflex increases heart rate. It does not decrease blood pressure, it does not increase rate and depth of respirations, and it does not decrease myocardial contractili-ty.
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