Question # 2

During a therapeutic EGD with hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer, the patient’s blood pressure drops suddenly to 82/48 mmHg. The nurse’s priority action is:

Options:

A.

Continue the therapeutic intervention without interruption

B.

Immediately notify the physician, support hemodynamics with IV fluids, trend the patient if appropriate, ensure large-bore IV access, and prepare blood products while maintaining airway

C.

Administer additional sedation to calm the patient

D.

Document the vital sign change at the end of the case

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