The nurse is caring for a 70-kg patient in hypovolemic shock.Upon initial assessment,the nurse notes a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg,heart rate 125 beats/min,respirations 32 breaths/min,central venous pressure (CVP/RAP) of 3 mm Hg,and urine output of 5 mL during the past hour.Following physician rounds,the nurse reviews the orders and questions which order?
A) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650-mg suppository prn every 6 hours for pain.
B) Titrate dopamine (Intropin) intravenously for blood pressure < 90 mm Hg systolic.
C) Complete neurological assessment every 4 hours for the next 24 hours.
D) Administer furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg IV every 4 hours for a CVP > 20 mm Hg.
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