BS Nursing Critical Care Nursing
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96. A patient in septic shock is receiving a continuous infusion of norepinephrine. The nurse observes the patient’s heart rate is 140 bpm. What medicinal side effect is possible?

A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia and increased myocardial oxygen demand
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C. Hypoglycemia
D. Sedation

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  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia and increased myocardial oxygen demand
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Sedation

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