A Patient with Cardiac Decompensation Is Started on Dobutamine at 1

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with cardiac decompensation is started on dobutamine at 1 mcg/kg/min with an order to titrate to effect.After receiving this dose for several minutes,the patient develops tachycardia and occasional premature ventricular contractions.What nursing intervention is indicated?

• A)Increase the dose to 1.5 mcg/kg/min.
• B)Discontinue the infusion.
• C)Decrease the infusion to 0.5 mcg/kg/min.
• D)Contact the prescriber immediately.

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