A 68-year-old patient was admitted after an inferior myocardial infarction (MI) .Dopamine 3 mcg/kg/min has been ordered for this patient.What nursing implications should be considered when administering this medication to an older patient?
A) No changes are noted in older patients with this drug.
B) Drug effect is enhanced by increased receptor site action.
C) Increased breakdown by liver hepatocytes occurs, increasing dosage requirements.
D) Drug metabolism and detoxification are slowed, increasing the risks of drug toxicity.
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