medium · NCLEX-RN risk-reduction
The nurse is evaluating a client on a medical-surgical unit whose blood pressure is 82/48 mmHg and heart rate is 126/min.
Using the formula MAP = (SBP + 2 x DBP) / 3, what is the client's Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and the necessary interpretation?
- The MAP is approximately 54 mmHg, which is a normal finding in postoperative clients.
- The MAP is approximately 71 mmHg, suggesting the client is compensating well.
- The MAP is approximately 65 mmHg, representing the minimum threshold for stability.
- The MAP is approximately 59 mmHg, indicating inadequate organ perfusion.
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