BS Nursing Critical Care Nursing
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170. A patient in critical care is receiving an infusion of vasopressin for refractory septic shock. The nurse observes new onset of angina-like chest pain. What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Patient needs more vasopressin
B. Vasopressin-induced coronary vasoconstriction, requiring physician notification and potential discontinuation
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Allergic reaction

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  • Patient needs more vasopressin
  • Vasopressin-induced coronary vasoconstriction, requiring physician notification and potential discontinuation
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Allergic reaction

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