A patient receives norepinephrine 30 mcg/min for treatment of refractory shock. Which assessment finding suggests the patient is experiencing peripheral vasoconstriction from the medication? Select all that apply.

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1. At high doses of norepinephrine, decreased peripheral pulses indicates significant vasoconstriction.
2. At high doses of norepinephrine, a drop in body temperature indicates significant vasoconstriction.
3. At high doses of norepinephrine, paresthesias indicate significant vasoconstriction.
4. This medication does not cause a drop in blood pressure.
5. An increase in cardiac output is an expected effect of this medication and does not indicate significant vasoconstriction.

A Patient Receives Norepinephrine 30 Mcg/min for Treatment of Refractory