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jessicacav · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving dopamine. The nurse should be alert for which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply.

A) Headache
B) Hypotension
C) Cardiac arrhythmias
D) Nausea
E) Diarrhea

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has recently suffered an acute myocardial infarction. The nurse would closely monitor this client for which of the following that would suggest that the client is developing shock? Select all that apply.

A) Increased blood pressure
B) Decreased urinary output
C) Hypoxia
D) Tachypnea
E) Bradycardia

Jody Vaughn · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Adrenergic drugs like dopamine can cause the following adverse reactions: cardiac arrhythmias, headache, nausea, vomiting, and hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
Signs and symptoms of shock include cold and clammy skin, sweating, hypotension, tachycardia, hypoxia, tachypnea, and decreased urinary output.