A client with renal failure has an order to infuse dopamine (Intropin) to activate the dopamine receptors in the kidney. The nurse would set the infusion rate for
A) 21 to 25 mg/kg/minute.
B) 11 to 20 mg/kg/minute.
C) 6 to 10 mg/kg/minute.
D) 1 to 5 mg/kg/minute.

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Low doses (1 to 5 mg/kg/minute) of dopamine hydrochloride (Intropin) may be given to activate dopamine receptors in the kidney.

A Client with Renal Failure Has an Order to Infuse