A nurse is performing an initial exam on a client who presents with acute coronary syndrome. The client is in cardiogenic shock and the provider has placed a central line. During the physical assessment, which sign or symptom would the nurse most likely expect to see?
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 client who has been diagnosed with obstructive shock due to cardiac tamponade is demonstrating pulsus paradoxus upon assessment. Which best describes this abnormality?
A client with a pulmonary embolism is experiencing increased right ventricular afterload. Which of the following is a priority concern of the nurse?
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?
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 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.
Which of the following conditions put a client at risk for cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.
Which of the following are assessment findings in a client experiencing shock? Select all that apply.
A client suddenly goes into cardiac arrest. What of the following are reversible causes of cardiac arrest? Select all that apply.
