Which treatment for a patient in cardiogenic shock is least effective in protecting the myocardium from further damage?
When caring for a patient with an acute MI, which early assessment finding may indicate the development of cardiogenic shock?
Which drug is commonly used to treat hypotensive shock in a cardiac patient?
The nurse knows that the evaluation of renal function in a patient with early circulatory failure does not reveal
While assessing a patient, the nurse notes a sharp decrease in systolic pressure, dyspnea, and bilateral crackles. Which nursing action holds the highest priority at this time?
Which of the following is a beneficial effect of vasodilator therapy in a patient in cardiogenic shock?
While the nurse is completing the initial physical assessment and history of a patient with abdominal pain, the patient becomes increasingly restless and confused. The nurse obtains a second set of vital signs and notifies the physician. The vital signs: BP 90/58 mmHg, weak peripheral pulses at a rate of 134 beats/minute, temperature 96.6° F (35.9° C) with a cool skin surface, and respirations 16 breaths/minute and shallow. The nurse would know that this is likely development of:
Clinical manifestations of cardiogenic shock include all of the following except
Which of the following should be administered if IVfluids are insufficient in correcting hypotension?
Which patient is at lowest risk for developing cardiogenic shock?
