A patient is very dizzy and altered in mental status. Vital signs are: pulse 84, respiration 16, blood pressure 74/32, and SpO₂ 93%. Medical direction has ordered the paramedic to start and IV infusion of a medication that causes vasoconstriction. You would recognize that the medication is benefiting the patient when you observe:

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The medication that causes vasoconstriction would help increase blood pressure. A blood pressure of 110/64 would indicate that the medication is benefiting the patient. Heart rate and respiratory rate can be affected by many factors and may not necessarily indicate the effectiveness of the medication. A SpO₂ of 94% is within normal range and may not be directly affected by vasoconstriction medication.

A Patient Is Very Dizzy and Altered in Mental Status