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You are viewing Tammy Baker's screen View Options Mr. P., 82 years of age, is receiving dopamine at a dose of 5 mcg/kg/min for heart failure. Mr P's vital signs are as follows: Blood pressure:150/88 mm Hg, Pulse rate: 92 beats/min, Respiration rate: 16 breaths/min. While at rest, he has no shortness of breath but has had some dyspnea when getting up to the bedside commode. He has edema in his lower legs rated as 2+ edema. "Explain how this dose of dopamine works to help treat Mr. P's heart failure. "What is dopamine's duration of action and hal- life? "How does knowing the information about your patient and dopamine affect your plan of care?