A 60-year-old patient with a history of congestive heart fai…
A 60-year-old patient with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) secondary to coronary artery disease is admitted to the cardiac care unit (CCU) with symptoms of worsening dyspnea, fatigue, and peripheral edema) The VN is assisting in the care of this patient and is familiarizing themselves with the medications being administered) The patient’s physician orders dobutamine, an adrenergic agent, to be initiated for management of acute decompensated heart failure. What is the primary therapeutic use of dobutamine in the management of heart failure?
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