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An unconscious client with a mean arterial pressure (MAP) below 60mmHg; temperature of 96° F (35.5° C) has skin which is cool and moist. During the primary assessment process, the MAP dropped another 10mmHg and appears to be not responding to the bolus IV infusion of NS. The nurse should anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe what due to the client's response to the resuscitation efforts?Dobutamine to be initiated. Administration of dopamine. Infusion of sodium nitroprusside. Increased rate of the infusion of IV fluids.
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