A patient is receiving dobutamine for shock and is complaining of feeling more “skipping beats” than yesterday. What will the nurse do next? a) Monitor for other signs of a therapeutic response to the drug.b) Titrate the drug to a higher dose to reduce the palpitations.c) Discontinue the dobutamine immediately.d) Assess the patient’s vital signs and cardiac rhythm.

A patient is receiving dobutamine for shock and is complaining of feeling more “skipping beats” than yesterday. What will the nurse do next? a) Monitor for other signs of a therapeutic response to the drug.b) Titrate the drug to a higher dose to reduce the palpitations.c) Discontinue the dobutamine immediately.d) Assess the patient’s vital signs and cardiac rhythm.

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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