Which finding about a patient who is receiving vasopressin (Pitressin) to treat septic shock is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?
a. The patient's urine output is 18 mL/hr.
b. The patient's heart rate is 110 beats/minute.
c. The patient is complaining of chest pain.
d. The patient's peripheral pulses are weak.
ANS: C
Because vasopressin is a potent vasoconstrictor, it may decrease coronary artery perfusion. The other information is consistent with the patient's diagnosis and should be reported to the health care provider but does not indicate a need for a change in therapy.
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