HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
To maintain patency of the ductus arteriosus, the nurse administers a prescribed dose of prostaglandin intravenously (IV) to a week-old infant diagnosed with transposition of the great vessels. Based on which finding should the nurse stop the medication administration immediately?
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Rationale: A heart rate of 50 beats/minute indicates bradycardia, a serious adverse effect of prostaglandin, requiring immediate cessation of the medication.
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