A client in shock has been started on dopamine.What assessment finding requires the nurse to communicate with the provider immediately?

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Chest heaviness or pain indicates myocardial ischemia,a possible adverse effect of dopamine.While taking dopamine,the oxygen requirements of the heart are increased due to increased myocardial workload,and may cause ischemia.Without knowing the client's previous blood pressure or pedal pulses,there is not enough information to determine if these are an improvement or not.A urine output of 32 mL/hr is acceptable.

A Client in Shock Has Been Started on Dopamine