When red blood cells are removed from blood circulation, mos…

When red blood cells are removed from blood circulation, most parts of the hemoglobin are recycled.  Bilirubin, which is the only part of the hemoglobin that is not recycled, will be absorbed by an organ and then delivered to two areas of the body for removal.  Along with the kidneys, which other organ will excrete or eliminate the bilirubin out of the body.

A patient with a history of cardiac failure is hooked up to…

A patient with a history of cardiac failure is hooked up to a cardiac monitor. You notice that his Cardiac Output (CO) has been falling and is now currently at 3 L/minute .  All of the following treatment measures can be used to help return the CO to normal EXCEPT?