A nursing student is caring for a client who will be started on a dopamine infusion.As she begins her care planning what will she include in her teaching to the client?

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The nursing student should include the following in her teaching to the client: 
1. The client will be placed on a continuous cardiac monitor. This is to closely monitor the heart's activity as dopamine can affect heart rate and blood pressure.
2. Dopamine can potentially cause side effects such as palpitations or headaches. The client should be advised to report these symptoms immediately if they occur.
3. The client should also report any pain or burning at the IV site. This could indicate a problem with the infusion, such as infiltration or phlebitis.
4. While dopamine does not typically cause ringing in the ears or blood in the urine, any unusual or concerning symptoms should be reported to the healthcare team for further evaluation.

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