A patient diagnosed with shock is prescribed dobutamine (Dobutrex). Which finding indicates this medication has been effective?

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Dobutamine is a medication that stimulates the heart to increase cardiac output, and therefore, increase heart rate. An increased heart rate indicates that the medication has been effective in reversing shock. Reduced heart rate, decreased respiratory rate, and decreased blood pressure would be indications that shock is not improving, and further interventions may be necessary.

A Patient Diagnosed with Shock Is Prescribed Dobutamine (Dobutrex)