Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a continuous infusion of dopamine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Urine output of 20 mL/hr. This finding should be reported to the provider because a decrease in urine output may indicate impaired renal perfusion due to dopamine's vasoconstrictive effects. Dopamine is a medication that acts on the cardiovascular system, increasing blood pressure and heart rate (choices A and B), and it can also cause peripheral vasoconstriction leading to cool, clammy skin (choice D). However, the most critical indicator of potential renal compromise is a decrease in urine output, making choice C the priority for reporting to the provider.