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nramada · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client has been administered dobutamine. The client is also receiving a beta-adrenergic blocking drug. The nurse would monitor the client for the development of which of the following resulting from the use of these two drugs?

A) Bradycardia
B) Hypertension
C) Depression
D) Dehydration

Question 2

A nurse is monitoring the vital signs of a client who has received epinephrine. The nurse would report which of the following assessment findings?

A) Systolic blood pressure below 100 mm Hg
B) Temperatures reading of 97.6 F
C) Pulse rate of 60 beats/min
D) A diastolic blood pressure of 75 mm Hg

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should assess for hypertension in a client who is being administered dobutamine and beta-adrenergic blocking drugs. Combining dobutamine and beta-adrenergic blocking drugs does not increase the risk of bradycardia, depression, or dehydration.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse must immediately report a fall in systolic blood pressure below 100 mm Hg. Epinephrine should raise the blood pressure, so a continued low systolic pressure indicates the medication has not been effective. A diastolic blood pressure of 75 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 60 beats/min, and a temperature reading of 97.6 F are normal and need not be reported immediately.