When the Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in Cardiogenic

question 23

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is caring for a patient in cardiogenic shock who is receiving dobutamine (Dobutrex) and nitroglycerin (Tridil) infusions, the best evidence that the medications are effective is that the

• A) systolic BP increases to greater than 100 mm Hg.
• B) cardiac monitor shows sinus rhythm at 96 beats/min.
• C) PAWP drops to normal range.
• D) troponin and creatine kinase levels decrease.

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