Cardiovascular Pharmacology NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question

The nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure experiencing an exacerbation. Which of the following of the client's vital signs would indicate that the client is experiencing a complication?

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Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A decrease in blood pressure during a CHF exacerbation may indicate cardiogenic shock, a serious complication.