Which of the following nursing diagnoses is appropriate for a client receiving dopamine therapy?

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Dopamine therapy is used to increase blood pressure and improve tissue perfusion in patients with hypotension or shock. Therefore, the appropriate nursing diagnosis would be Ineffective tissue perfusion. Increased cardiac output (A) and excess fluid volume (B) are not appropriate as dopamine therapy does not directly affect these parameters. Impaired sensory perception (D) is not related to dopamine therapy.

Which of the Following Nursing Diagnoses Is Appropriate for a Client