A patient is in congestive heart failure due to damage from a myocardial infarction. Which gastrointestinal manifestation would the nurse expect on assessment?

1. Severe stomach cramping
2. Decreased bowel sounds
3. Enlargement of the liver
4. Esophageal reflux


Answer: 3

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An ICU patient weighing 70 kg has an order for dobutamine 5 mcg/kg/min to be administered IV and regulated by infusion pump. The supply of dobutamine is 500 mg in 500 mL D5W

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