When the charge nurse is evaluating the skills of a new RN, which action by the new RN indicates a need for more education in the care of patients with shock?
A) Placing the pulse oximeter on the ear for a patient with septic shock
B) Keeping the head of the bed flat for a patient with hypovolemic shock
C) Decreasing the room temperature to 68° F for a patient with neurogenic shock
D) Increasing the nitroprusside (Nipride) infusion rate for a patient with a high SVR
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