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Charlie

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A client's right atrial pressure is measured as being 6 mmHg. The nurse would document which of the following regarding this client's pressure?
 
  1. Right arterial pressure within normal limits
  2. Right arterial pressure below normal limits
  3. Right arterial pressure above normal limits
  4. Right arterial pressure unable to obtain

Question 2

A client is prescribed a vasoactive intravenous medication to maintain a normal blood pressure. Which of the following is not a vasoactive medication?
 
  1. Amiodarone
  2. Dopamine hydrochloride
  3. Nitroprusside sodium
  4. Norepinephrine


Ahernandez18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The normal range for right atrial pressure or central venous pressure is 0 to 8 mmHg.The nurse would document right arterial pressure within normal limits. The other choices are incorrect interpretations of the client's right arterial pressure measurement.

Answer to Question 2

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Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication that is used for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and management of supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. All of the other medications are classified as vasoactive.


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