A nurse is caring for a client receiving norepinephrine infusion for the treatment of septic shock. Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? A. Decreased urine output.B. Increased blood pressure.C. Bradycardia.D. Decreased respiratory rate.
Question
A nurse is caring for a client receiving norepinephrine infusion for the treatment of septic shock. Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? A. Decreased urine output.B. Increased blood pressure.C. Bradycardia.D. Decreased respiratory rate.
Solution
The therapeutic response to norepinephrine infusion in the treatment of septic shock would be B. Increased blood pressure.
Norepinephrine is a vasopressor, and it works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels to increase blood pressure and heart rate. This is crucial in septic shock treatment, where the patient's blood pressure can dangerously drop.
Therefore, an increase in blood pressure after the administration of norepinephrine indicates that the medication is working effectively. The other options (A. Decreased urine output, C. Bradycardia, and D. Decreased respiratory rate) are not desired effects of norepinephrine and could indicate complications or side effects.
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