After an acute myocardial infarction, the patient is receiving tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and initially on nitroglycerin for chest pain at "10" on 0/10 scale
The patient has rare premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and a blood pressure of 82/55 mm Hg. What is the most important nursing action?
A) Discontinue the nitroglycerin infusion rate.
B) Increase the tPA infusion rate.
C) Administer a bolus of amioderone.
D) Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram.
A
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a. input c. output b. throughput d. feedback
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