A Patient Has Been Placed on a Milrinone Infusion as Part

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient has been placed on a milrinone infusion as part of the therapy for end-stage heart failure.What risk should the nurse keep in mind while assessing this patient during the infusion?

• A)Hypotension
• B)Hyperkalemia
• C)Hypertension
• D)Decreased urine output

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