ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

Answer - D - Loss of circulating volume from the puncture site or into tissues surrounding the site can result in decreased blood pressure. Choice A is incorrect because absent distal pulses indicate a blockage in the artery, but will not necessarily be accompanied by decreased blood pressure. Choice B is incorrect because increased pain is more likely to result in increased blood pressure. Choice C is incorrect because nausea is more likely to result in increased blood pressure.