Multiple Choice
The nurse is reviewing assessment findings on a patient admitted with an extremely slow heart rate. The patient complains of dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, and fainting spells. Vital signs are blood pressure of 98/60 mm Hg and pulse of 52 beats/minute. Oxygen saturation is 88%. Which action should the nurse perform next?
A) Exclude all subjective data in favor of objective data.
B) Focus on data gathered during the physical assessment.
C) Evaluate the data looking for patterns and related data.
D) Dismiss family members input as "hearsay."
Correct Answer:
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