A Patient in Shock Has Just Been Started on IV

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient in shock has just been started on IV Dopamine at 5 mcg/kg/min.Which findings would the nurse evaluate as indication of a possible adverse effect of this therapy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)Persistent hypotension
• B)Heart rate 118
• C)Development of a bundle branch block
• D)Drop in urine output
• E)Mottling of extremities

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