A patient with heart failure is receiving dobutamine (Dobutrex) intravenously at home. Which sign or symptom does the home health nurse tell the patient to report?
a. Burning or pain at the intravenous (IV) site
b. Heart rate between 60 and 70 beats per minute
c. Urine output of 1600 mL over 24 hours
d. Brief episode of shortness of breath
A
Patients receiving dobutamine at home should be taught the signs and symptoms of IV lines that are no longer patent or have developed infection (e.g., burning, pain, redness, swelling, warmth at the site). Patients should be instructed to report these signs immediately.
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