A Patient in Septic Shock Has Not Responded to Fluid

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient in septic shock has not responded to fluid resuscitation, as evidenced by a decreasing BP and cardiac output. The nurse anticipates the administration of

• A) nitroglycerine (Tridil).
• B) dobutamine (Dobutrex).
• C) norepinephrine (Levophed).
• D) sodium nitroprusside (Nipride).

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