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The Patient with Neurogenic Shock Is Receiving a Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)

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The patient with neurogenic shock is receiving a phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) infusion through a left forearm IV. Which assessment information obtained by the nurse indicates a need for immediate action?


A) The patient's IV infusion site is cool and pale.
B) The patient has warm, dry skin on the extremities.
C) The patient has an apical pulse rate of 58 beats/min.
D) The patient's urine output has been 28 mL over the last hour.

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