A patient with heart failure is receiving dobutamine (Dobutrex) intravenously at home. Which sign or symptom should the patient and family be instructed to report to the prescriber immediately?
a. Burning or pain at the intravenous (IV) site
b. Heart rate between 60 and 70 beats/min
c. Urine output of 1600 mL over 24 hours
d. Brief episode of shortness of breath
ANS: A
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