The nurse is preparing an infusion of norepinephrine for a patient with acute kidney injury
What are the nurse's responsibilities when providing this medication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Monitor the blood pressure every 2 to 5 minutes.
2. Monitor changes in MAP.
3. Monitor heart rate and pattern.
4. Infuse through the central line.
5. Infuse through a hand vein.
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The nurse monitors the BP every 2 to 5 minutes after beginning a continuous infusion.
Rationale 2: The medication will be titrated up or down depending upon the patient's mean arterial pressure. The goal MAP of 80 should be achieved with the lowest possible dose of medication.
Rationale 3: The nurse will continuously monitor the patient's heart rate and rhythm pattern while administering this medication.
Rationale 4: Norepinephrine should be administered through a central venous catheter.
Rationale 5: The veins in the hands, arms, ankles, and legs should be avoided.
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