The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse rate of 44 . His blood pressure is within normal limits. In trying to determine the cause of the patient's low heart rate, the nurse would suspect
a. That the patient would have a fever.
b. Possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
c. Calcium channel blockers or digitalis medications.
d. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
C
Negative chronotropic drugs such as digitalis, beta-adrenergic agents, and calcium channel blockers can slow down pulse rate. Fever, bleeding, hemorrhage, and COPD all increase the body's need for oxygen, leading to an increased heart rate.
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