A patient in shock is receiving norepinephrine by continuous infusion. For which outcome would the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?

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Norepinephrine is a vasoconstrictor medication that is used to increase blood pressure in patients in shock. Therefore, the nurse would monitor the patient's blood pressure to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication. Option A is incorrect as monitoring cardiac enzymes is not related to the medication. Option B is incorrect as a reduced apical heart rate may indicate bradycardia, which is not the desired effect of norepinephrine. Option C is incorrect as norepinephrine is not used to reduce bleeding.

A Patient in Shock Is Receiving Norepinephrine by Continuous Infusion