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The patient is in shock with a blood pressure of 60/20 mmHg. The physician orders isoproterenol (Isuprel) intravenously (IV). The family is quite anxious and asks what that liquid is for. What is the best response of the nurse?
 
  1. This drug is a vasopressor and helps the heart beat more effectively, which will increase blood pressure.
  2. Vasopressor drugs act on the renin-angiotension system and thus increase blood pressure.
  3. This drug is a vasopressor and will help stabilize blood pressure by making the blood vessels smaller.
  4. It is called a vasopressor and will help the kidneys increase and maintain blood pressure.
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You make an excellent tutor!
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this is exactly what I needed
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Good timing, thanks!
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