The physician prescribes dopamine (Inotropin) to improve the client’s hemodynamic status. The nurse knows that this drug is prescribed to:*1 pointa. Decrease the oxygen demand of the heartc. Decrease circulating blood volumeb. Decrease cardiac workloadd. Increase cardiac output and stroke volume

The major goal of therapy for this client would be to:*1 pointa. Increase cardiac output.b. Decrease peripheral edema.c. Improve respiratory status.d. Enhance comfort.

A 75-year-old woman presents with fatigue, edema, and shortness ofbreath. Her physician prescribes a diuretic and a positive inotropic agent.Which of the following changes is primarily responsible for the improve-ment in her condition?a. A reduction in heart rateb. A reduction in heart sizec. An increase in ventricular end-diastolic pressured. An increase in wall thicknesse. An increase in cardiac excitability

The nurse administers dobutamine to a client with heart failure following a cardiac procedure. Which of the following is an intended effect of this medication?A. Increased heart rateB. Increased vasoconstrictionC. Increased cardiac outputD. Increased blood pressure

Select all that applyAntidepressant drugsMultiple select question.include eight main classes.increase or maintain the level of neurotransmitters in the brain.are typically used for temporary, symptomatic relief.regulate mood.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A. Initiate an IV dopamine infusion.B. Begin an IV bolus of lactated Ringer's.C. Perform neurological assessments.D. Place the client supine.