The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving vasopressin to treat septic shock. Which of the following assessments is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?
A)The client's heart rate is 108 beats/minute.
B)The client is complaining of chest pain.
C)The client's peripheral pulses are weak.
D)The client's urine output is 15 mL/hour.

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Because vasopressin is a potent vasoconstrictor, it may decrease coronary artery perfusion. The other information is consistent with the client's diagnosis and should be reported to the health care provider but does not indicate a need for a change in therapy.

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