A patient diagnosed with shock is prescribed dobutamine (Dobutrex). Which of the following would the nurse assess as an effect of this medication?

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Dobutamine is a sympathomimetic medication that stimulates beta-1 receptors in the heart, leading to increased heart rate and contractility. This helps to improve cardiac output and blood pressure in patients experiencing shock. Reduced heart rate, decreased respiratory rate, and decreased blood pressure are not expected effects of dobutamine.

A Patient Diagnosed with Shock Is Prescribed Dobutamine (Dobutrex)