A patient is receiving phenylephrine 50 mcg/min as treatment for shock. Which assessment finding indicates this medication is effective?
1. Blood pressure 110/68 mm Hg
2. Heart rate 110
3. Respiratory rate 12 and regular
4. Decreased peripheral pulses
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Rationale 1: The expected effect of this medication is an increase in blood pressure.
Rationale 2: Phenylephrine does not increase the heart rate.
Rationale 3: Phenylephrine does not affect the respiratory rate.
Rationale 4: Decreased peripheral pulses is a side/toxic effect of this medication.
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