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156. A patient is receiving a continuous infusion of norepinephrine for septic shock. The nurse observes new onset of severe tachycardia. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Insufficient norepinephrine dose
B. Norepinephrine-induced tachycardia, requiring physician notification and possible dose reduction
C. Bradycardia
D. Sedation

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  • Insufficient norepinephrine dose
  • Norepinephrine-induced tachycardia, requiring physician notification and possible dose reduction
  • Bradycardia
  • Sedation

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