A patient's systemic vascular resistance (SVR) has dangerously decreased. The nurse would expect to administer which medications?
1. Furosemide (Lasix) and dopamine
2. Nitroprusside and furosemide (Lasix)
3. Dopamine and norepinephrine (Levophed)
4. Nitroglycerin and digoxin (Lanoxin)
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Rationale 1: Furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic that reduces fluid volume and is a mild vasodilator. The systemic vascular resistance will be further decreased.
Rationale 2: Furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic that reduces fluid volume and is a mild vasodilator. The systemic vascular resistance will be further decreased.
Rationale 3: If the SVR is low, there is massive peripheral vasodilation. These meds will increase vasomotor tone as well as increase blood pressure.
Rationale 4: Nitroglycerin is a potent vasodilator. The systemic vascular resistance will be further decreased.
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