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:
Which of the following is a therapeutic outcome following use of inotropic agents in a patient in cardiogenic shock?
Clinical manifestations of cardiogenic shock include all of the following except
Which treatment for a patient in cardiogenic shock is least effective in protecting the myocardium from further damage?
Which of the following should be administered if IVfluids are insufficient in correcting hypotension?
Which patient is at lowest risk for developing cardiogenic shock?
Which assessment finding is the earliest indication of impending 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?
Which drug is commonly used to treat hypotensive shock in a cardiac patient?
