A patient, age 68, has just undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Now the patient is the postoperative recovery unit. The health care team follows the facility’s CABG protocols for postoperative care. Which action should the team prioritize to maintain the patient’s hemodynamic stability in the immediate postoperative period? Administer inotropic and vasopressor medications, as prescribed, to maintain a mean arterial pressure of 70 to 80 mm Hg.Administer inotropic and vasopressor medications, as prescribed, to maintain a mean arterial pressure of 60 to 70 mm Hg.Administer nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as prescribed, to decrease preload and cardiac oxygen consumption.
[Answered]: A patient, age 68, has just undergone coronary…
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