After receiving 2 L of normal saline,the central venous pressure for a patient who has septic shock is 10 mm Hg,but the blood pressure is still 82/40 mm Hg.The nurse will anticipate an order for

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When fluid resuscitation is unsuccessful,vasopressor drugs are administered to increase the systemic vascular resistance (SVR)and blood pressure,and improve tissue perfusion.Nitroglycerin would decrease the preload and further drop cardiac output and BP.Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)is considered if blood pressure does not respond first to fluids and vasopressors.Nitroprusside is an arterial vasodilator and would further decrease SVR.

After Receiving 2 L of Normal Saline,the Central Venous Pressure