The nurse is caring for a patient with a descending aortic dissection. Which assessment finding is most important to report to the health care provider?

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The blood pressure is typically kept at less than 120 mm Hg systolic to minimize extension of the dissection. The nurse will need to notify the health care provider so that b-blockers or other antihypertensive drugs can be prescribed. The other findings are typical with aortic dissection and should also be reported but do not require immediate action.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Descending