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:

Which assessment finding is the earliest indication of impending shock?

Which of the following is a beneficial effect of vasodilator therapy in a patient in cardiogenic shock?

Clinical manifestations of cardiogenic shock include all of the following except

Which of the following is a therapeutic outcome following use of inotropic agents in a patient in cardiogenic shock?

Which treatment for a patient in cardiogenic shock is least effective in protecting the myocardium from further damage?

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

Which patient is at lowest risk for developing cardiogenic shock?

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?

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiogenic shock after developing heart failure. The nurse enters the client’s room and finds that the client has an altered level of consciousness, jugular venous distention, and a heart rate of 122 bpm. Which of the following interventions would be a priority for the nurse to perform first?

Cardiogenic shock usually occurs from which of the following conditions?

A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the client is in cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for acute myocardial infarction. The nurse knows that some clients with acute MI go on to develop cardiogenic shock, which can be fatal. Based on the nurse’s understanding of this condition, the nurse knows to look for which of the following signs of cardiogenic shock?

Which of the following conditions put a client at risk for cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.