Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
To maintain patency of the ductus arteriosus, the nurse administers a prescribed dose of prostaglandin intravenously (IV) to a week-old infant diagnosed with transposition of the great vessels. Based on which finding should the nurse stop the medication administration immediately?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A heart rate of 50 beats/minute indicates bradycardia, a serious adverse effect of prostaglandin, requiring immediate cessation of the medication.