55. A nurse is monitoring a patient on an arterial line. The patient’s mean arterial pressure (MAP) suddenly drops from 70 mmHg to 45 mmHg. What is the immediate nursing action?
A.
Re-zero the transducer
B.
Assess the patient's clinical status, check for bleeding/disconnection, and initiate rapid fluid bolus or vasopressor as ordered
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C.
Administer a diuretic
D.
Calibrate the monitor
📖 Additional Information
Re-zero the transducer
Assess the patient's clinical status, check for bleeding/disconnection, and initiate rapid fluid bolus or vasopressor as ordered
