Asked by Brianna Edwards on Jun 19, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse rate of 48. His blood pressure is within normal limits. Which finding will help the nurse determine the cause of the patient's low heart rate?
A) The patient has a fever.
B) The patient has possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
C) The patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .
D) The patient has calcium channel blockers or digitalis medication prescriptions.
Pulse Rate
The number of heartbeats per minute, indicating heart health and overall physical fitness.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Medications that lower blood pressure by blocking calcium access to heart muscle cells, thereby reducing heart force and rate.
- Identify the suitable artery for pulse evaluation across different age groups.
- Examine and act accordingly in response to vital sign fluctuations caused by specific injuries or illnesses.
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Ashley FloresJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
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.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the suitable artery for pulse evaluation across different age groups.
- Examine and act accordingly in response to vital sign fluctuations caused by specific injuries or illnesses.