A patient has been successfully converted from ventricular tachycardia with a pulse to a sinus rhythm.Upon further assessment,it is noted that the patient is hypotensive.The appropriate treatment for her hypotension may include (Select all that apply)
A) adenosine.
B) dopamine infusion.
C) magnesium.
D) normal saline infusion.
E) sodium bicarbonate.

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The patient may need fluid resuscitation; dopamine is indicated for hypotension once hypovolemia has been corrected.Adenosine,magnesium,and sodium bicarbonate are not indicated in this situation.

A Patient Has Been Successfully Converted from Ventricular Tachycardia with a Pulse