Multiple Choice
The nurse is administering heparin,subcutaneous twice daily,for a patient in cardiogenic shock.The expected action of this drug is as a(n) :
A) Inotropic to improve cardiac contractibility
B) Anticoagulant to prevent blood clots
C) Antidysrhythmic to restore normal cardiac contractibility
D) Vasopressor to increase blood pressure
Correct Answer:

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