A patient, with a history of atrial fibrillation, is experiencing a massive gastrointestinal bleed. The patient is prescribed vasopressin. Which of the following side effects should the nurse be most concerned about with this patient?
1. vertigo
2. increased blood pressure
3. abdominal cramping
4. nausea
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Rationale: Even though every answer is an actual side effect of vasopressin, hypertension could increase this patient's risk of developing or exacerbating an arrhythmia. This is the side effect that the nurse should be most concerned about with this patient. Nausea, vertigo, and abdominal cramping would warrant further assessment.
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