A patient in the progressive stage of shock is receiving medication to manage the symptoms. What is the desired effect of the medication?
a. Increase in cardiac output
b. Decrease in blood pressure
c. Decrease in urine output
d. Lower temperature
A
Increasing cardiac output requires aggressive action to prevent MODS. Dopamine increases heart contractibility and rate.
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