Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with cardiogenic shock.Hemodynamic readings obtained with a pulmonary artery catheter include a pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) of 18 mm Hg and a cardiac index (CI) of 1.0 L/min/m².What is the priority pharmacological intervention?
A) Dobutamine (Dobutrex)
B) Furosemide (Lasix)
C) Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
D) Sodium nitroprusside (Nipride)
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