A family member of a client receiving dobutamine intravenously asks the nurse how that will help their blood pressure. Which response should the nurse provide?
A) "The prescription is a vasopressor and helps the heart beat more effectively, which will increase blood pressure."
B) "Vasopressor drugs act on the renin-angiotensin system which will increase the blood pressure."
C) "The prescription is a vasopressor and will help stabilize blood pressure by making the blood vessels smaller."
D) "The prescription is a vasopressor which will help increase blood flow to peripheral muscles."
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