Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Discontinuation of vasopressor therapy is always gradual, due to the possibility of rebound hypotension and undesirable cardiac effects, so the nurse should immediately assess the patient's blood pressure. The nurse will notify the physician, but the physician will want to know what the blood pressure is, so plan to assess blood pressure first. There is no indication to administer oxygen at this point. There is no indication to obtain an oxygen saturation percentage at this point.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: In early shock, the body compensates for the fall in blood pressure by activating the sympathetic nervous system. The body's ability is limited, so sympathomimetic vasoconstrictors, known as vasopressors, have been used to stabilize blood pressure in shock patients. Vasopressors do not act on the kidneys. Vasopressors do not increase cardiac contractility. Vasopressors do not affect the renin-angiotension system.
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