Explain how this dose of dopamine works to help treat

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Question: 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 dyspned 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.

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