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?
An older adult client has decreased tissue perfusion related to heart disease. The nurse tries to promote venous return by elevating the lower extremities on a pillow. What best describes the rationale for this action?
A client suddenly goes into cardiac arrest. What of the following are reversible causes of cardiac arrest? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client who suddenly goes into a cardiac arrest. The nurse knows that which of the following causes of cardiac arrest is reversible? Select all that apply.
Cardiogenic shock usually occurs from which of the following conditions?
A client who was diagnosed with heart failure has developed cardiogenic shock as a complication of the condition and needs an intra-aortic balloon pump placed. Which of the following statements accurately describes an intra-aortic balloon?
A nurse is taking orders from a provider for a client who is in cardiogenic shock. The provider has ordered norepinephrine to infuse at 30 mL/hr. The bag arrives from the pharmacy composed of 40 mg of norepinephrine contained in a 500 mL solution. Calculate how many mcg/minute the client receives.
In which situation would the administration of a loop diuretic like furosemide (Lasix) be most appropriate?
The nurse is caring for a client who has gone into shock from an acute MI. Which of the following findings is common when a client is in shock?
A nurse in the ICU is caring for a client who is experiencing cardiogenic shock secondary to endocarditis. The provider has just left new orders for the care of this client. Which of the following orders would the nurse most likely see in this client’s chart?
