41) The client who is two days postoperative following a pneumonectomy has an apicalpulse (AP) rate of 128 beats per minute and a blood pressure (BP) of 80/50 mmHgwhich intervention should the nurse implement first?(a) Document and continue to monitor(b) Assess the client’s incisional wound(c) Prepare to administer dopamine, a vasopressor(d) Increase the client’s intravenous (IV) rate
Question
- The client who is two days postoperative following a pneumonectomy has an apicalpulse (AP) rate of 128 beats per minute and a blood pressure (BP) of 80/50 mmHgwhich intervention should the nurse implement first?(a) Document and continue to monitor(b) Assess the client’s incisional wound(c) Prepare to administer dopamine, a vasopressor(d) Increase the client’s intravenous (IV) rate
Solution
(c) Prepare to administer dopamine, a vasopressor
The client's vital signs indicate that they are experiencing hypotension (low blood pressure) and tachycardia (high heart rate), which are signs of shock. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention. Dopamine is a vasopressor that can help to increase blood pressure and heart rate. Therefore, the nurse should prepare to administer dopamine as the first intervention.
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