After administering dobutamine to a client, the nurse would assess the client closely for which adverse reaction?
A) Cardiac arrhythmias
B) Urinary retention
C) Elevated temperature
D) Sleeplessness
Ans: A
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The nurse should monitor for cardiac arrhythmias (bradycardia and tachycardia) because they are common adverse reactions observed in clients receiving dobutamine HCL. Dobutamine HCL does not cause urinary retention, elevated temperature, or sleeplessness.
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