When administering any vasopressor during the treatment of shock, the nurse knows the assessment finding that best supports the goal of therapy is: a. Constriction of vessels to maintain BP b. Dilating vessels to improve tissue oxygenation c. Maintaining a MAP of, or greater than 65 mm Hg d. Increased urine output to 50 mL/hr

When administering any vasopressor during the treatment of shock, the nurse knows the assessment finding that best supports the goal of therapy is: a. Constriction of vessels to maintain BP b. Dilating vessels to improve tissue oxygenation c. Maintaining a MAP of, or greater than 65 mm Hg d. Increased urine output to 50 mL/hr

Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

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Author:Chatterjee

Publisher:Chatterjee

Chapter9: Instrumentation In Blood Circulation

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