A dopamine infusion is being administered to a patient with shock. The nurse should be alert for:
1. a sharp spike in blood pressure.
2. tremor of the hands.
3. increasing urinary output.
4. hyperirritability of the patient.
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Dopamine has a direct effect by elevating the blood pressure. The criterion is to titrate to the target blood pressure. Urinary output should also be monitored for a decreased amount, be-cause a heightened blood pressure may slow urine filtration and reduce urine output.
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