The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a continuous norepinephrine (Levophed) IV infusion.Which patient assessment finding indicates that the infusion rate may need to be adjusted?
A) Heart rate is 58 beats/minute.
B) Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 56 mm Hg.
C) Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) is elevated.
D) Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is low.
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