A Patient in Septic Shock Has Not Responded to Fluid

Multiple Choice

A patient in septic shock has not responded to fluid resuscitation, as evidenced by a decreasing BP and cardiac output. The nurse anticipates the administration of

A) nitroglycerine (Tridil) .
B) dobutamine (Dobutrex) .
C) norepinephrine (Levophed) .
D) sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) .