Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The nurse notices that a client's heart rate decreases from 63 to 50 beats per minute on the monitor. The nurse should first:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A heart rate of 50 bpm may indicate bradycardia. Taking the blood pressure first assesses hemodynamic stability, guiding whether immediate intervention (e.g., atropine or pacing) is needed.