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A client in cardiac arrest is given 40 units of vasopressin (Pitressin) IV push. The nurse knows the desired action of this medication in a cardiac arrest is to
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Vasopressin, used in cardiac arrest, is a vasopressor that raises blood pressure by vasoconstriction, improving perfusion during CPR.