A Patient's Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) Has Dangerously Decreased

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient's systemic vascular resistance (SVR) has dangerously decreased. The nurse would expect to administer which medications?

• A) Furosemide (Lasix) and dopamine
• B) Nitroprusside and furosemide (Lasix)
• C) Dopamine and norepinephrine (Levophed)
• D) Nitroglycerin and digoxin (Lanoxin)

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