In the nursing care of a client recently intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation, the nursing action that would take highest priority is
A) assessing for pedal pulses regularly.
B) monitoring blood pressure frequently.
C) monitoring temperature every 4 hours.
D) turning the client every 2 hours.

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The lowered cardiac output will be reflected in the hypotension that clients typically exhibit immediately after being placed on mechanical ventilation. It is imperative that blood pressure be monitored closely.

In the Nursing Care of a Client Recently Intubated and Placed