A patient is being admitted with cardiogenic shock secondary to acute heart failure.In addition to a diuretic,which medication would the nurse anticipate the practitioner ordering for the patient?
A) Epinephrine
B) Nitroprusside
C) Dobutamine
D) Nitroglycerine

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Inotropic agents are used to increase contractility and maintain adequate blood pressure and tissue perfusion.Dobutamine is the inotrope of choice.A vasopressor,preferably norepinephrine (not Epinephrine),may be necessary to maintain blood pressure when hypotension is severe.Diuretics may be used for preload reduction.Vasodilating agents (Nitroglycerine and Nitroprusside)are used for preload and afterload reduction only in specific situations in conjunction with an inotrope or when the patient is no longer in shock.

A Patient Is Being Admitted with Cardiogenic Shock Secondary to Acute