A patient in the intensive care unit has low blood pressure.If the patient's baroreceptors are functioning appropriately,what will the nurse assess in this patient?

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Baroreceptors are specialized pressure-sensitive nerve endings that sense changes in blood pressure and signal the cardiovascular center in the brain to regulate blood pressure. If the patient's baroreceptors are functioning appropriately, reduced urine output would be assessed as the kidney's response to low blood pressure is to conserve fluids, leading to decreased urine output. Weak hand grasps, decreased level of consciousness, and peripheral edema are not directly related to baroreceptor function.

A Patient in the Intensive Care Unit Has Low Blood