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    Ati Med Surg Complex 2 Final Proctored Exam

    Signs and symptoms of poor perfusion associated with bradycardia include?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Hypertension, diaphoresis, dizziness is incorrect because bradycardia usually leads to hypotension due to reduced cardiac output. While dizziness may occur, hypertension is not a typical sign of poor perfusion from bradycardia. B. Chest pain, hypotension, shortness of breath is correct because bradycardia decreases cardiac output, which can reduce tissue and organ perfusion. Common manifestations of poor perfusion include hypotension, chest pain from myocardial ischemia, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. These symptoms indicate the body is not receiving adequate oxygenated blood. C. Fatigue, abdominal pain, fever is incorrect because although fatigue can result from decreased perfusion, abdominal pain and fever are not directly caused by bradycardia-induced hypoperfusion. Fever is unrelated, and abdominal pain is nonspecific. D. Decreased level of consciousness, hypotension, cough is partially correct because decreased level of consciousness and hypotension can result from poor perfusion; however, cough is not a typical manifestation of bradycardia-related hypoperfusion.

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