When a client is receiving vasoactive therapy IV, such as dopamine (Intropin), and extravasation occurs, the nurse should be prepared to administer which of the following medications directly into the site?
When a client is receiving vasoactive therapy IV, such as dopamine (Intropin), and extravasation occurs, the nurse should be prepared to administer which of the following medications directly into the site?
Phentolamine (Regitine) is the correct medication to administer in the event of extravasation when a client is receiving vasoactive therapy IV, such as dopamine (Intropin). Phentolamine is an alpha-adrenergic blocker that works by dilating blood vessels, thereby counteracting the vasoconstrictive effects of medications like dopamine. This helps to prevent ischemia and necrosis of the affected tissue.
Answer A